Chapter 34

Eliana was worried that Samuel might slip up, but Samuel's ambiguous attitude left people unsure of what his thoughts were. Even Eliana couldn't tell. Eliana continued, "Natasha has depression, and you know that. Regardless, you must be patient with her. She needs love and care." Then, she returned Samuel's phone. "I just answered a call on your behalf. I hope you don't leave any unnecessary traces behind. Clean up your life and let it go. We can leave the past behind, and that would be better for everyone involved too." Samuel took his phone back and pursed his lips. He remained silent, but he knew what Eliana meant. … Shelmaine thought that she wouldn't care about Samuel and Natasha, but after hearing Eliana's words, she felt numb. Eliana and Shelmaine met on a sunny afternoon. Shelmaine did not have any appetite for any beverages as she sat in the coffee shop. She was trying to prevent a miscarriage, and things weren't looking up for her. Since she couldn't drink coffee