Suddenly, a wave of guilt and remorse hit Eliana hard.

Her mind had been so focused on Samuel that she didn’t even hear her mother asking her something right next to her.

A moment later, the doctor walked over and said, “Mr. Nelson passed out due to extreme exhaustion, coupled with a bad cold and fever. I’ve put him on an IV—once the fever breaks, he should be fine.”

Eliana quickly asked, “When do you think he’ll wake ...