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

if they couldn’t remain friends afterwards, at least their relationship would be clear-cut,

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

and seated himself

he was not in the mood to

his pocket,

a subdued tone,

“Gina is gravely ill.

not have much time left, perhaps just one or two

He apologized to her.

to care for

be made, it

straightened her clothes, preparing to

moved, Dylan caught her wrist gently

have

smile, affirming, “I

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