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.

much mind, Olivia stayed by Leyla’s

.

.

Library

midnight, Leyla

snuggled closer to Olivia, eager

Olivia leaned back.

Leyla’s bright eyes, asking softly, “What’s

curled up, inching

Uncle

cupped

she could

tidied Leyla’s unruly curls and planted a kiss on

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