Eliana dodged his hand, pouting, "It's not that I want to meddle in others' business, but Sophia's been so good to me, and I hate seeing her sad. Besides, you know if it weren't for Lucas, I'd be dead right now. The Parker family's kindness means the world to me."

Samuel sighed, pulling her back into his arms. "I understand how you feel. I'll talk to William and find out what's going on."

Eliana finally settled down. "Okay," she said.

But ...