Chapter 92

Turning around, Sam was surrounded by a group of men. After a moment's thought, Eliza called over Zeke, asking him to pass a message to Sam. She had to leave for something important, wishing him prosperity and smooth business. By the time Sam managed to get through the crowd, all he saw was Eliza taking a pedicab into the stream of traffic. He stood on the sidewalk, watching the wind lift her long hair. All sounds seemed to fade, leaving only the rustling of the leaves that echoed through his heart. "Miss Eliza has left?" Fiona walked over slowly, looking at the departing Eliza, she asked softly. "What did you say to her?" Sam turned his face, his expression darkening. "Me?" Fiona was taken aback, her expression becoming stern: "Sam, at least, you should call me aunt. I've never blamed you for treating Lora like this. Why are you acting hostile towards me at every turn?" "Aunt? You think you're worthy?" Coldly, Sam threw out those words, before turning to walk into the traffic. Fiona l