Marcus shook his head, worry written all over his face.

"No, I had to go along with her for now. We’ll just have to wait and see how things go over the next few days."

Sometimes, he really wanted to punch Samuel in the face.

He had worked so hard to help Eli forget the pain, to let her live freely and happily again. But then Samuel had to go and bring up little Hopey right in front of her.

If Eli didn’t bounce back this time, Marcus ...