An hour later, Samuel's car stopped near the Harrison family home. As soon as she got out, Eliana spotted Sophia kneeling dejectedly at the front door, swaying as if she might faint any moment.

Heartbroken at the sight, Eliana rushed to support her. "Soph, why are you kneeling here?"

Sophia's eyes were swollen from crying, and she looked completely exhausted from days without sleep. Looking at Eliana, she said with a hoarse voice, "I'm begging them to give ...