She saw through his lie but kept quiet.

Sometimes, in grown-up relationships, a little naivety went a long way.

If she dwelled on things too much, she’d never last a day with Dylan.

Even after dinner, Leyla snoozed on.

Dylan tackled the cleanup while Olivia stuck by the Leyla’s side, admiring her features in the Lamplight.

Voices drifted in from outside the bedroom.

Olivia figured it was Gina on the line, bugging Dylan once more.

Dylan took the call.

paying much mind, Olivia stayed by Leyla’s side,

.

.

Library

midnight, Leyla

covers, she snuggled closer

Olivia leaned back.

met Leyla’s bright eyes, asking softly,

inching into her

Uncle Dylan

gently cupped

she could answer, Dylan

curls and

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