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

to articulate

couldn’t be retrieved, like spilled

of contemplation, Olivia responded earnestly, “Raphael, I don’t want to deceive

I also want

understood what

decision, Raphael

together in

the little girl, while Raphael updated her on the current

they just talked about

One had moved forward.

other, however, might

her head

heard you recently went on a blind

you meet

contemplatively for nearly

he replied slowly, “There’s a woman

hails from a family dipping in the

is quite

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