Ridgewood Reserve.

Eliana sat on the edge of the bed, putting her phone away. The thought of her daughter sent a fresh wave of sorrow crashing over her.

Samuel walked in carrying a tray of food.

He sat beside her and gently reached for her hand,

“Eli, what did your mom say to you?”

Eliana snapped out of her daze and answered honestly, “She’s accepted my brother being with Soph.”

Samuel raised his brows in ...