"Get lost," Eliana said.

"Alright. Then I'll stick with 'Eli'. You needn't worry about Hopey. Of course, I'll take good care of our precious daughter," Samuel said.

Eliana looked at him and shook her head. She felt helpless with this man. But pressed for time, she finished eating and left.

This became the routine for several days. Someone would prepare breakfast before she left for work and dinner when she got home, and someone would take care of her ...