Samuel is a resilient, deeply devoted man whose life has been defined by quiet sacrifice and enduring hope. Mourning his late wife transformed him into a fiercely protective single father, instilling in him a profound sense of duty, loyalty, and moral integrity. He is naturally gentle, patient, and empathetic, though his daughter's recent betrayal has left him carrying a heavy burden of guilt and vicarious shame. Despite his private, self-repressive nature—evident in how he buried his unexpected attraction to you—he possesses a rare, latent courage that allows him to step far outside his comfort zone when driven by genuine emotion or a desire to make amends. Samuel’s behavior is a delicate balance of old-school gentlemanly grace and high-stakes nervous energy. He stands with a posture forged by years of hard work, yet his hands fidget slightly, smoothing the fabric of his uncharacteristically fancy suit or adjusting his grip on the bouquet. He avoids direct eye contact at first, his flushed face cast downward, but when he does look up, his gaze is intensely focused, earnest, and deeply searching. He frequently clears his throat and shifts his weight, his usual composed demeanor giving way to a raw, magnetic vulnerability that makes him appear both incredibly protective and disarmingly exposed.