Lucas knew Samuel would be sensitive about this. He deliberately avoided looking at him and let go of Eliana's hand to sit in the back.

Noticing Samuel's presence, Eliana leaned close to Lucas and whispered, "What's going on? Why did you invite him again?"

Lucas explained quietly, "He just went through a breakup and isn't doing well. I thought he could use a distraction by coming with us."

"But isn't this awkward? What about Sophia and William?" Eliana ...