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.

might be wondering why Dylan

a pang in his chest as he thought about

Leyla, extending his

tighter to Olivia, refusing to go

Dylan gently

Leyla got

flowing… she just couldn’t

Olivia had asked if he

with them, he’d have

moon when Dylan was around but now, thanks to him, she was dealing with the pain

fought hard to keep

kids were quick

Leyla opened her little arms to him, and Dylan scooped her

her cheek, and

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