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.

cast a glance at

also find someone nice for

many

though the gesture didn’t quite

Uncle Albert” she replied, playing along with

recognizing her humor, and

the

“Did you drive here?”

“Yes.

Don’t worry about me.

care of Jessie,” Olivia assured

the night, Olivia was left alone with her thoughts, which soon wandered back to

wedding

well, which brought her a sense of closure

to seriously consider dating

Olivia stretched, preparing to head to her own car, a black

window lowered to reveal

looking as impassive as ever, offered,

a glance at the empty

to drive her home in the absence of

hoping to reconnect with her, or perhaps he wanted to flaunt his

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