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.

Scott and Myrna, were grown and she wouldn’t

to help Olivia, despite her own busy schedule assisting their children

knew how much Laura already did for their family,

decided to curtail

that Olivia was his sister and he could not expect Laura to

own time to enjoy

without mentioning Dylan,

afterward, each attended

with them, explaining that she would stay in their room

night, Olivia continued her

she altered the

did not end up together, but went their separate ways, each forging a new

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

she ultimately settled on

Close to 11 p.m.

she organized her desk and prepared for

and pulled out a book of poems,

later, her phone vibrated with a

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