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.

Dylan had

his chest as

stepped up to Leyla, extending his hand to

Olivia,

Dylan gently

Leyla got

tears started flowing… she

Olivia had asked

to be with them, he’d have to be

around but now, thanks to him, she

to keep

were quick

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

girl a kiss on her cheek, and then said

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