Without a word, Dylan silenced the phone and remarked, “Nothing! Let’s carry on.

But Olivia had a sinking feeling about the caller’s identity.

It was likely Gina.

The fleeting passion that had briefly ignited within her instantly dissipated.

She no longer felt inclined to continue.

Slowly, she sat up and leaned against the back of the sofa.

After contemplating for a moment, she spoke up.

“Dylan, I don’t intend to meddle in your social affairs, but I can’t condone you maintaining contact with a girl who has feelings for you and pursues you.

I understand her father saved you, but you should differentiate between gratitude and affection, Dylan.

“Sometimes, choices must be

Dylan chose Gina, even if they couldn’t remain friends afterwards, at least their relationship would be clear-cut, free from any future

if they were to be together and he maintained ties with Gina, Olivia doubted she

and seated himself

this moment, he was not in the mood to do

took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and took

a subdued tone,

“Gina is gravely ill.

have much time left, perhaps just one or two years, so I indulge her a

He apologized to her.

to allow Dylan to care for Gina out of kindness, for

be made, it must be Dylan’s

straightened her clothes,

moved, Dylan caught her

don’t have

slight smile, affirming,

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