Sophia had spent the whole day resting at home.

She had just come downstairs for a late-night snack when Samuel showed up.

Seeing that Alexander hadn’t let him in, she asked, "Why are you being so cold to Samuel? I’d be upset too if I were him."

Samuel only got upset because he cared so much.

Given everything he was going through, the last thing he needed was more hurtful words.

Alexander walked over and sat down right next ...