Laura watched him leave, her gaze Lingering.
She wasnât naive; she understood the undertones of Dylanâs concern, yet their eight-year history had bonded them like family.
Fresh from a breakup, she wasnât ready to traverse the path of a new relationship.
Her apartment had sat empty for three months.
Dylan had kept it clean though, sparing her mother any hint of her recent split with âNelson.
â It was a detail Laura chose not to disclose.
Once home, Laura and Lina were alone together.
Lina, setting down her bags, remarked softly, âDylan really looks out for you.
â
Laura agreed.
âHe does; heâs very good to me.
â
Linaâs smile hinted at deeper implications.
âYou see what Iâm saying.
â
Laura wasnât one for household chores but showed filial respect by brewing a fragrant tea.
They settled on the dark leather sofa, sipping and chatting comfortably.
Lina contemplated bringing up Mark and Cecilia but decided against it, sensing Lauraâs emotional wounds were still raw and Likely didnât expect to reconnect with Mark anytime soon.
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Instead, Lina shared news of her sonâs life abroad, as well as his wifeâs pregnancy.
Laura offered a warm smile.
âIâll send a gift to my brother and his wife.
â
Lina waved off the gesture.
âYou always pick something lavish.
Theyâre well-off; save your money.
Weâve set aside a dowry for you.
â
Laura expressed her gratitude in a soft tone.
Sensing Lauraâs despondency, Lina attributed it to her ongoing battle with illness rather than emotional turmoil.
Encouraging Laura to rest, Lina busied herself tidying and shopping for groceries, preparing a nutritious soup to bolster Lauraâs health.
In her bedroom, Laura lay in a fetal position, the pain of Linaâs words unearthing memories of a hoped-for wedding with a man now lost to her.
She had once sketched out her dream wedding dress, only to later tear the drawing to shreds.