Ellie found herself increasingly curious about the man who had been sneaking into her bed on a nightly basis. Although she had numerous pressing questions, she hesitated to voice them. Foremost among her inquiries was whether their relationship was moving toward the possibility of marriage, especially after hearing him profess his deep love for her and his commitment to her children. The ambiguity of his intentions left her in a state of uncertainty.

As she grappled with her feelings, Ellie was not only anxious about the future of her relationship but also enduring the emotional strain of waiting for her children to be legally returned to her. Each moment of uncertainty about both her personal life and her family situation weighed heavily on her, amplifying the difficulty of waiting to see what choices Noah might make next. Her concerns about love and family intertwined with the complexities of her current life circumstances.