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

in his chest as he thought

up to Leyla, extending his hand

she clung tighter to Olivia, refusing

a bit awkward, Dylan gently

when Leyla got

she just couldn’t

Dylan, Olivia had asked if he

he wanted to be with them, he’d have to be

around but now, thanks to him, she was dealing

to keep her

kids were quick

mad at Dylan for a bit, Leyla opened her little

girl a kiss on her cheek, and then said to Olivia,

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