She wanted to say something, but Raphael’s lips twitched into a faint, cold smile before he turned away to talk to the woman beside him.

The woman was graceful and beautiful.

Olivia recognized her too, she was the one Raphael’s mother Kiley had hoped him would end up with.

It seemed that they were indeed together now.

A twinge of sadness struck Olivia as she watched them.

Olivia managed a strained smile.

Despite the years that had passed, seeing him with another still stirred discomfort within her-a reminder of the past relationship she had chosen to end.

At the wedding, Olivia’s attention shifted completely when she learned of Jessie’s pregnancy.

She took great care of Jessie throughout the event.

In appreciation, Albert gave her an expensive gift as a token of gratitude.

Later, he teased, “You should start looking for a partner too, otherwise Melissa will have me set you up with someone.

glance at Albert, who

can also find someone nice for

many wonderful people,”

smiled, though the gesture didn’t quite reach her

Uncle Albert” she replied, playing along with

chuckled, recognizing her humor,

the

“Did you drive here?”

“Yes.

Don’t worry about me.

of Jessie,” Olivia

pulled away into the night, Olivia was

at the wedding

he was doing well, which brought her a sense of closure

time for her to seriously consider dating more

a black Bentley rolled up slowly

to reveal a familiar stoic

as impassive as ever, offered,

glance at the empty front passenger

drive her home in the absence of his date

or perhaps he wanted to flaunt his newfound success, making her regret her earlier decision to

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