“No,” Silas said.
Daniel looked at him.
Silas lifted his chin.
“I don’t want another later.”
They arranged to meet the following morning.
Not that night.
Daniel wanted time to speak privately with Silas, and Denise agreed. Elena accepted without arguing.
Before ending the call, Daniel said, “There’s one thing I need you to understand.”
“I’m listening.”
“I don’t know what tomorrow will look like.”
“Neither do I.”
“But Silas will hear the truth from now on.”
Elena’s reply came softly.
“That is all I wanted.”
After the call, Daniel placed his phone on the table.
For several moments, nobody spoke.
Then Silas asked, “What happens if I don’t like her?”
Daniel’s expression softened.
“You’re allowed to feel however you feel.”
“What if she doesn’t like me?”
“She already loves you.”
“That’s not the same as liking someone.”
Evelyn gave a small laugh before tears filled her eyes.
