Sam wasn’t too comfortable leaving Eli and Peanut behind at the Nelson Family Estate, even though his parents were eager for them to stay.

Still, before heading out, he wanted to make sure Eliana and the baby were safely settled with someone from the Sterling family—just in case something unexpected happened again.

Eliana sat in the backseat holding the baby, glancing at Samuel now and then. Pouting a little, she said,

“No matter what I say, ...