The more Samuel thought about it, the more it hurt. The pain in his chest felt like an explosion.

William offered an idea, albeit, questionable. He said, "If nothing else works, we could have Luke pretend to break up with her, then you could sweep in?"

But Samuel seemed to think it might work. Just then, Lucas walked over alone. He knew he had wronged Samuel. He had also overheard their conversation and said quietly, "I can leave her, but let's first help her do the ...