They ate between laughter and conversations about childhood, dreams, and even quirky little habits.

After their snack, they walked to the famous orchid garden, where Zoe was enchanted by the variety of colors and shapes. Arthur watched her more than the flowers, mesmerized by the way she found wonder in the smallest details.

“You see beauty in everything, don’t you?” he said.

“I think it’s the world trying to remind me that there are still good things out there,” she replied, her eyes sparkling