Dylan was leaning against the car, smoking.

He straightened up and put out the cigarette when he saw them.

Even from a distance, Olivia could tell he’d lost weight.

She thought, taking care of someone sick must be really draining.

Olivia didn’t avoid Dylan; she just walked toward him with Leyla in her arms.

As they got closer, Leyla seemed to recognize him.

The little girl reached out for Dylan but then pulled back, Leaning on Olivia’s shoulder, her big eyes fixed on him.

“Maybe she’s a bit shy because you’ve been gone so long,” Olivia said casually.

Kids picked up on stuff like that.

be wondering why Dylan

in his chest as he

stepped up to Leyla, extending his hand to

tighter to Olivia, refusing

bit awkward, Dylan

when Leyla got

started flowing… she just couldn’t

back with Dylan, Olivia had asked if he

be with them, he’d have to be a good father

moon when Dylan was around but now, thanks to him,

to keep her

were quick

Dylan for a bit, Leyla opened her little arms to him, and Dylan

the little girl a kiss on her cheek, and then said to Olivia, “I’ve

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