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

trees down the road were a sight to

to accompany her, but Olivia reassured

as limber

Flora conceded, “Indeed, you seem to

mother had to endure much

a time that weighed heavy

reached out, her touch gentle on

“Be kind to yourself.

“I will,” Olivia promised.

don’t need to

Olivia

peak bloom of the trees was behind them, yet they

treated herself to a freshly squeezed juice, enjoying the

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