Eventually, she turned to her secretary and inquired, “Do you know which is more enduring, love at first sight or love that evolves with time?”

In truth, she held the answer within her heart.

Her affection for and attachment to Raphael stemmed from a teenage crush, while her emotions for Dylan were those of a woman deeply in love.

Her happiest memories were with Raphael, but her most profound love was reserved for Dylan.

But he no longer desired it.

That night, she returned home feeling uneasy, tossing and turning throughout the night.

Later, her secretary called Elva, who spent the evening comforting Olivia and expressing her disdain for Dylan.

Perhaps only those closest to her could discern who Olivia truly longed for.

Following that night, Olivia resumed her usual routine.

as though

made the headlines that Raphael Jones of Pryor

the same individual he had spoken of to

them together

watched the photograph silently, experiencing

reflected on her improved health since summer,

rubber

lips as she observed

phone on the nearby

It was Dylan calling.

answered nor disconnected

allowed it to ring

beside her, she resumed

the company, repeatedly

presumed that Olivia had been aware of it for

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