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.

she added, “Sometimes, choices must

Olivia’s mind, if Dylan chose Gina, even if they couldn’t remain friends

be together and he maintained ties with Gina, Olivia doubted she could ever

seated himself beside

was not in the mood to do

his

tone,

“Gina is gravely ill.

have much time left, perhaps just one or

He apologized to her.

her composure, refusing to allow Dylan to care for Gina out

choice had to be made, it must be Dylan’s

clothes, preparing to

moved, Dylan caught her wrist gently and

have feelings

offered him a slight smile, affirming, “I trust you on

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