Ivy knew Eli had been mentally unstable since regaining consciousness.

She could only play along, saying, "Samuel's busy, he'll come see you in a few days. And Hopey's at school right now."

Marcus didn't like how Ivy kept lying to Eli—it would only make her condition worse.

Only by accepting reality could she slowly recover from her despair.

He stepped forward and told Eliana, "Eli, Samuel and Hopey aren't coming back. You can miss them, ...