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.

mind, Olivia stayed by Leyla’s side, patiently waiting

.

.

Library

midnight, Leyla finally

covers, she snuggled closer to Olivia, eager

Olivia leaned back.

asking softly, “What’s on your

up, inching

I call Uncle Dylan

gently cupped

could answer, Dylan

unruly curls and

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