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 had just up and

felt a pang in his chest

Leyla, extending his hand

to Olivia, refusing to

a bit awkward, Dylan gently patted

Leyla got

tears started flowing… she

getting back with Dylan, Olivia had

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

moon when Dylan was around but now, thanks to him,

hard to

were quick

Dylan for a bit, Leyla opened her little arms

her cheek, and then said to Olivia,

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