In the living room, Eliana and Samuel sat together, not joining the others at the dining table. It was evening now, and they had already eaten their dinner. Plus, not wanting to disturb them, the couple pretended to watch TV.

But as she watched, Eliana would occasionally turn her head to look at the three people in the dining room. The scene had a warm, family-like feeling to it.

Samuel, noticing her repeated glances, turned his head to face her, his hand gently brushing her chin ...