Those words deeply hurt Eliana's heart. Sitting on his lap and looking at him, she fell silent for a moment. So, in his eyes, she was that kind of shameless, indecent woman?

Angry, she quickly got off his lap and glared at him with hurt in her eyes. "Right, so you think I'm like this with everyone. If you're so disgusted with me, don't come looking for me anymore." Fighting back tears, she turned and ran out the door.

Samuel realized he'd gone too far. He wanted to ...