Beatrice treaded carefully, her hand tightly held by Sam's. Occasionally, Sam helped her navigate the slippery stone steps. The rain from last night had made the path to the top of the hill much steeper than usual.

Beatrice wanted to ask where exactly they were heading, but Sam didn't want to speak too much. However, Beatrice was amazed and felt a sense of tranquility that she had never experienced before in this place she had visited so many times.

The hilly area covered in lush vegetation ...