Eliana blinked, trying to get up. Samuel noticed she was awake, put down his laptop, and walked over to her.

"Good morning, Eli," he said softly.

He sat down by the bed and brought over the slippers to help Eliana put them on.

Eliana remained silent, looking listless as if she hadn't fully woken up.

Samuel gently pushed the hair away from her eyes. "Are you still mad at me, Eli? Don't be upset. Let me carry you to the bathroom to ...