Her honesty was palpable.

Her life with Dylan had eclipsed her memories with Raphael.

Raphael’s spirits seemed to fall at her words, a dimming visible in his gaze.

He let go of the past and gazed at her for a moment longer before asking, “Where’s Dylan? Shouldn’t he be with you?” He paused before adding, “Haven’t you two tied the knot yet? I mean, since you’re pregnant…”

Olivia noticed the tranquility in Raphael’s demeanor, a stark contrast to before.

It was as if the past had settled into a quiet corner of his mind.

Her voice gentle, she shared, “Dylan and I have already registered our marriage a few weeks ago.

We just hadn’t announced it.

Raphael regarded her silently, his eyes hinting at a swirl of thoughts, perhaps even words he couldn’t quite voice.

weak smile, he offered his

“Then—congratulations.

and melded into the stream of the

his mind of a time when Olivia playfully clung to his arm, pleading

overcame him suddenly, tears brimming in his eyes as passersby cast curious

didn’t witness this

was relieved she spared herself

he felt a pang of loss, he found some solace in her newfound

Raphael’s retreating form with a serene

She held no regrets.

her husband and their

the silence,

said into the

to find Dylan, donning a dark gray

cone he held stood out against the backdrop of

was the

presence caught

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