Flora observed Olivia’s reaction and offered a reassuring squeeze to her hand.

“Dylan’s going to make a wonderful father, you know.

And besides, he’s a handsome fellow-tall, no Less—and sweet on you, right?”

Upon hearing Flora’s words, Olivia’s face brightened with a smile, and a soft glow of happiness appeared in her eyes.

With Raphael’s presence, her thoughts naturally drifted to the fact that he was the father of her child.

Still, she was grateful for her newfound emotional steadiness.

Her feelings for Dylan were genuine.

He was not a stand-in for anyone else.

She truly enjoyed Dylan’s company.

Olivia and Flora continued their conversation until dusk approached, which was when Dylan was supposed to pick her up.

Work had snagged him, so he was running late.

make the best of the extra time, Olivia set out

a sight to

her concern, wishing to accompany her, but Olivia reassured her with a

limber

laugh, Flora conceded, “Indeed, you seem to

as she remembered, “Your mother had

that weighed

her touch gentle on Olivia’s

“Be kind to yourself.

“I will,” Olivia promised.

to

to Flora, Olivia continued her walk

of the trees was behind them, yet they still

squeezed juice, enjoying the simple pleasure of a moment to

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