Charles, Emma, and Samuel's parents, Henry and Elizabeth.

Charles's face was so stern and commanding that the air in the room felt thick with tension.

Emma was curled up in her father's lap, she got up and ran to Eliana as she saw her approaching.

"Eli!"

She took Eliana's hand.

Emma looked up and said, "I asked Dad to stand up for you. He's going to teach Sam a lesson."

Emma pulled Eliana to her father and complained, "Dad, ask Eli! Sam's always mean to ...