Samuel’s voice, as always, was warm and pleasant when he spoke to Eliana.

"Eli, are you at the estate? I just left the office—I’ll come see you and the baby."

Eliana answered casually,

"I’m not at the estate. I’m at Ridgewood Reserve."

"The baby’s with you?"

"Yeah."

"Alright, I’ll be there soon."

Eliana didn’t think much of it and hung up.

Since he knew Eli was still upset, ...