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.

melded into the stream of the

time when Olivia playfully clung to his arm, pleading for just one

his

witness

relieved she spared

a pang of loss, he found some solace

Raphael’s retreating

She held no regrets.

to her

silence, signaling

into the phone with warmth in

find Dylan, donning a dark gray shirt and

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

the

presence caught her

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