Eliana stood there, suddenly unsure of what to do. Walking away would anger Samuel, but it felt like staying meant losing her dignity. What should she do?

Samuel was speaking while assigning her a task, "Since Emma is staying here,” he said, “You'll keep her company these few days. Don't go anywhere," then he ordered her to sit down and eat breakfast. Eliana remained standing. Samuel snapped at her, he said, "Can't understand what I'm saying?"

Eliana had no ...