The little one tilted her head curiously, looking up at her mom.

Eliana set the utensils down and hugged her daughter, explaining, "Sweetheart, tomorrow, you and Mommy will take uncle Mark home. We might be away from Daddy for a few days. Can Hopey be good and not cry when Daddy's not around?"

Hearing this, Hopey glanced at Dad with hurt in her eyes, her big eyes blinking as her little lips started to tremble.

Samuel gently caressed her little face, explaining ...