Gazing deeply into her eyes, Raphael inquired, “Like we are?”

Detecting a hint of inquiry in Raphael’s eyes, Olivia recognized the maturity that came with the passing years.

She understood his unspoken question about the potential between them.

She understood his unspoken question about the potential between them.

After a brief contemplation, Olivia replied honestly, “Not quite so.

A flicker of disappointment crossed Raphael’s face.

After a pause, he inquired softly, “How is Leyla?”

“She’s doing well,” Olivia replied.

In the solitude of the moment, Raphael’s voice took on a hushed tone as he broached a sensitive topic.

“Olivia, if you haven’t found anyone suitable, maybe you could consider me.

if it’s without love, at least we

unable to articulate

spoken, such words couldn’t be retrieved, like spilled

Olivia responded earnestly, “Raphael, I don’t want

time, I also want to

understood what

decision, Raphael ceased

stood together

something about the little girl, while Raphael updated her on the current situation of some of

now they just

One had moved forward.

might

tilted her head slightly, offering

went

meet someone

contemplatively for nearly two

he replied slowly, “There’s a woman who recently returned

the

is quite

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