Samuel's smile instantly lost its warmth. Eliana ignored him and ushered Michael into the apartment. "Come in," she said.

Michael also ignored Samuel, walking right past him. In fact, they both walked past Samuel as if he didn't exist.

Samuel stood still, feeling humiliated. So this was why she came home so late. She was out with Michael? Not only that, but this time she'd brought him back? What was she trying to prove? To Samuel, this felt like the ultimate insult. ...