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

felt a pang in his chest as he

stepped up to Leyla, extending his hand

to Olivia, refusing to go to

bit awkward, Dylan

when Leyla got

started flowing… she just couldn’t stop

Dylan, Olivia had asked if he was

he’d

to

fought hard to keep

were quick

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

cheek, and then

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