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.

a weak smile, he offered

“Then—congratulations.

stepped away and melded into the stream

playfully clung to his arm, pleading for just one more ice

tears brimming in his eyes as passersby cast curious glances his

witness this

was relieved she spared herself the

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

retreating form with a

She held no regrets.

to her husband

ringtone broke the silence, signaling a call from

he said into the phone with warmth in

Dylan, donning a dark gray shirt and black trousers-clearly a

cream cone he held stood out against the

was the

caught

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