Samuel looked at her and said, "Chloe's injuries are healing quickly, but temporary blindness remains. The doctor suggested she go home to rest properly. I should support her at home for a little while."

He was trying to be gentle, she could hear it in his tone, but Eliana felt her chest tighten, almost unable to breathe. She set the spoon and bread down on her plate.

She thought, ‘so he took the initiative to pick her up from school for lunch, just to tell her ...