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 and she wouldn’t need to worry overly

help Olivia, despite her own busy schedule assisting their children

Laura already did for their family, yet her care

decided to curtail his

he could not

own time

the stairs without mentioning

dinner and afterward, each attended

explaining that she would stay in their room for a few nights to give Olivia

of the night, Olivia continued her artwork, focusing on

she altered

end up together, but went their

was momentarily lost in thought,

ultimately settled

Close to 11 p.m.

desk

and pulled out a book of poems, reading by

minutes later, her phone vibrated with a call from

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