Samuel could tell that Eliana was still pretty resistant to him. Not daring to step closer, he pulled out his phone, opened the marriage certificate photos Nora had sent him, and carefully held it out to her. "Please, Eli, look at this first, then give me your answer."

Eliana looked at the phone and sniffed. “Put it on the bed,” she said. Samuel placed his phone carefully on duvet. Looking down at the screen, her pupils dilated in shock. She could hardly believe it. She ...