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 his

“Then—congratulations.

those words, he stepped away and melded

time when Olivia playfully clung to

him suddenly, tears brimming in his eyes

witness

was relieved she

a pang of loss, he found some

Raphael’s retreating form with

She held no regrets.

now was to her husband and their

the silence, signaling a call

you,” he said into the phone with warmth

dark gray shirt

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

was the

caught her off

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