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,

“Then—congratulations.

words, he stepped away and melded into

when Olivia playfully clung to his arm, pleading for just

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

didn’t witness this quiet

was relieved she spared herself

of loss, he found some solace in her newfound

retreating form with a

She held no regrets.

her husband

silence,

said into the phone with warmth in his

Dylan, donning a dark gray shirt and

ensemble and the ice cream cone he held stood out against the backdrop

was the flavor she

presence caught her

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