Meanwhile, downstairs, Dylan secured Leyla in her car seat, climbed into the driver’s seat, and messaged Olivia on WhatsApp.

He doubted Olivia would respond.

But he felt compelled to do it anyway.

Even though it made him seem like a troublemaker, he was out of options.

He needed to find a way to communicate with Olivia.

If they continued acting like strangers, he would never have a chance to reconcile with her.

After sending the message, Dylan gazed at his phone for a moment.

Then Leyla, with a hint of sadness in her voice, said, “I’m hungry, Daddy!”

Setting his phone aside, Dylan smiled and suggested, “Let’s grab something to eat at a nice restaurant!”

preferred homemade

a king crab meal she had once enjoyed

and

that meal for

Leyla’s joy was evident.

happily in the child’s seat and added sweetly, “Mommy said

Olivia brightened

Leyla and whispered gently,

need to be a good

bed early tonight, and behave at school tomorrow,

“Deal!” Leyla responded cheerfully.

wanted to kiss her cheek, but instead, he just smiled and started the

late summer, and the

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