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.

smile,

“Then—congratulations.

stepped away and melded into the stream of the

his mind of a time when Olivia playfully clung

him suddenly, tears brimming in his eyes

didn’t witness this quiet

was relieved she spared herself the

he felt a pang of loss, he found some

watched Raphael’s retreating

She held no regrets.

to her husband and their

silence, signaling

behind you,” he said into the

gray shirt and black trousers-clearly a dash

ensemble and the ice cream cone he held stood out against

was the flavor

presence caught

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