A wave of guilt hit him, making it hard to breathe.

******

In the Kingdom of Norland, after Eliana hung up, Samuel didn't call back.

He leaned against the headboard, letting his tears flow freely. He couldn't understand how Eliana could stop loving him. He still loved her so much. Even though she had terminated the pregnancy, he was initially angry. After calming down for a few days, he didn't blame her anymore.

He just wanted to be ...