Michael, sitting nearby, hadn't said a word.

Eliana had just turned him down, and before he could recover from the hurt, he saw them looking like a happy family of three.

The sight pierced his heart deeply, but he refused to give up. Looking at Eliana, he said, "Eli, let me drive you wherever you need to go."

Eliana hesitated, wanting to refuse, but Michael's unwavering determination made her pause. She had made herself clear earlier, yet he wouldn't ...