As long as she asked Sam to just look at her, as long as that happened, Beatrice prayed. Hopefully, what she felt, Sam would feel it too.

"Go inside quickly, Beatrice," Sam commanded as they arrived in front of the open wooden gate.

Sam's words startled Beatrice. "Okay, Sam." She quickly dismounted. One of the guards appeared surprised by the arrival of a guest, whom he immediately greeted with joy.

"Sir? You've truly returned?"

Sam stared sharply at the house servant. "Save the chitchat ...