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 just

his chest as he

Leyla,

tighter to Olivia, refusing to go to

awkward, Dylan

was when Leyla

started flowing… she just couldn’t

Dylan, Olivia had

he’d have to be

was over the moon when Dylan was around but now, thanks to him, she

to keep

were quick

Leyla opened her little

kiss on her cheek, and

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