As soon as she finished speaking, two tears slid down Marcus's pale cheeks.

Eliana reached up to gently wipe them away. She went on softly, continuing to weave dreams of their future together.

Victoria, standing in the corner, broke into loud sobs, overwhelmed by the scene.

Samuel leaned against the wall, his face unreadable but his eyes glistening with unshed tears. Guilt tore at him. He deeply regretted hurting Marcus, who turned out to be Eliana's ...