Marcus looked at Eliana and said again, "In this lifetime, you are not allowed to see Samuel."

Samuel, who was just about to walk into the hospital room with donuts and a thermos of coffee, heard Marcus's words and froze. He stood stiffly outside the door and listened. By the hospital bed, Eliana was also shocked. She looked at Marcus, hesitating.

Marcus spoke with difficulty, "Eli, you don't want to?"

Eliana quickly shook her head, "No, that's not it," ...