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.

wondering why Dylan had just up and

pang in his chest

stepped up to Leyla, extending

clung tighter to Olivia, refusing to go to

Dylan gently patted her

was when Leyla

she just

Olivia had asked if he

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

was around but now, thanks to him, she

hard to keep

kids were quick

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

her cheek, and then said to Olivia, “I’ve sent

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