Tears brimming in his eyes, Samuel went on, "Eli, why did you lie to me? Why carry this burden alone? You are barely in your twenties. Why are you so hard on yourself?"

Eliana, staring at the test results, was speechless. There was no way to deny it. Her heart suddenly filled with pain, and she didn't want to face him. She carried her daughter inside. But this time, she didn't close the door.

Samuel followed her in and closed the door, watching as she took their ...