Being astute, Raphael understood Elissa's distress. There was only one reason for it-she was deeply in love with him.

Elissa's heart felt heavy with sorrow.

But she couldn't spill the beans about her heartache. She had to swallow it down, every bitter drop.

Before the engagement, whispers about Raphael and Olivia had reached her and her family's ears.

Her family had urged her to think it over.