The look on his face bothered Samantha. She had never seen him like that before — not even when his father was in the hospital. He looked like he was very drained, unsure, and maybe even scared. He always seemed like he was in control of things but the way he was at that moment – he was a mess and she hated seeing him that way.
Samantha could not put her finger on it. The way that he sounded seemed like what he had to tell her was really serious. But something confused her, "How is this related to me?"
"You will understand later when I tell you."
"Can you at least tell me… if… if… I am going to die?"
Using both of his hands, Daniel cupped her face and told her very slowly, "I won't let that happen."
"Whatever it takes.
"Whatever I have to do.
"Even if I have to lose everything, Samantha.
"I won't let you die. Do you understand?"
Samantha swallowed, she heard him loud and clear. Despite feeling nervous, she nodded to him, "Yes."
