Elijah's Favor

What is that?" I inquired.

"He mentioned to avoid conversing with Marcus unless absolutely necessary or about Marco," he informed.

I understood the difficulty of the request, but I agreed to honor it for Elijah. I didn't want anything to jeopardize our relationship. Sitting beside him, I felt a pang of guilt. It would be challenging to avoid Marcus, especially since we had a child together.

However, I recognized that Elijah's plea stemmed from a place of love and concern. He simply wanted to shield us from any potential conflict. Observing Elijah's anxious expression, I empathized with the hardships he had endured, particularly after his recent accident.

I was committed to doing all I could to uplift his spirits.

"Rest assured, I'll make sure to limit my interactions with Marcus," I assured him, placing a tender kiss on his forehead.

Elijah beamed and pulled me nearer. I felt his warmth and love surrounding me.

"Thank you, Samantha. You have no idea how much this means to me," he conv