"It depends on the situation," Samuel said.

He glanced at his watch. It was almost four. He asked her, "Did you come alone?"

"Yes."

"Why didn't you ask the driver to bring you? Don't you know it's very dangerous for a girl to go out alone late at night?"

Eliana felt warmth in her heart. She pressed herself against him, looking up at him. She said, "You really care about me, don't you?"

Samuel didn't answer. He avoided her gaze ...