Though she had always gotten along with Dylan, her loyalty was to Olivia, her family.

Given Dylan’s recent actions, she was prepared to support Olivia’s decisions without hesitation.

Continuing with her task, Laura’s gentle demeanor was illuminated by the room’s soft lighting.

Edwin stepped closer and embraced her softly.

“You’re not going to defend him?”

In a gentle voice, Laura responded, “I’ll follow your lead on this.

He looked deeply into her eyes, and then tenderly caressed her waist before heading upstairs to call Olivia for dinner.

As he ascended, Edwin reflected on his fortune in having Laura.

Olivia had intended to live independently, but Laura had insisted she move in with them.

children, Scott and Myrna, were grown

she promised to help Olivia, despite her own busy schedule

already did for their family, yet her care extended graciously

to

he could not expect

deserved her own

stairs without mentioning Dylan, and Olivia didn’t

dinner and afterward, each attended

took Leyla with them, explaining that she would stay in their room for a few nights to give Olivia

Olivia continued her artwork, focusing on her

time, she

three little bears did not end up together, but went their separate ways, each

finalized this somber conclusion, Olivia was momentarily lost in thought, tempted to

ultimately settled on the

Close to 11 p.m.

desk and prepared

nightly routine, she climbed into bed and pulled

minutes later, her phone vibrated with a call from an unknown number, late

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