Knowing how much pain Samuel was in, Sophia tried to comfort him,

"Maybe our Hopey was just as lucky as you were. Maybe someone saved her long ago.

Don’t be too pessimistic. Just focus on your life now. Stay with Eli and Peanut. It’s late—don’t go out tonight."

Samuel glanced at his watch.

"I’m going to the cemetery. I’ll be back soon."

"The cemetery? Why?"

"It’s nothing."

His voice was ...