Olivia caressed her belly.
During one ultrasound scan, the doctor suggested they were expecting a girl.
Olivia had always wanted a daughter.
After massaging her feet, Dylan looked up, concern shadowing his features.
He asked softly, âAre you sure youâre okay with staying at Edwinâs? Wonât it be hard for you to adjust?â
Recently, Dylanâs overseas business faced a challenge.
The vice president had tried to handle it but failed, necessitating Dylanâs personal intervention.
But he was worried about Olivia.
Resting against his shoulder, Olivia smiled.
âHeâs my brother and I lived with them for years before we met.
You never worried then.
Itâs fine; theyâre my family.
â
Mark, Cecilia, and Edwin all cherished Olivia.
And Laura was also very kind to her.
Laura had already knitted several pink, adorable sweater sets for the baby, complete with tiny socks and mittens.
Most of the babyâs stuff had been purchased by Laura and Olivia together.
Dylan felt somewhat reassured by Oliviaâs words.
Still, the thought of leaving her was tough.
The day before his departure, he went to the market, bought ingredients, and prepared many of her favorite dishes.
He packed them and stored them in the Evansâ freezer, ensuring Olivia could enjoy them whenever she wished.
Olivia murmured with a hint of complaint, âYouâre only going for a week.
Others might laugh.
â
âWhy would anyone laugh when Iâm simply loving my wife? Theyâll be envious instead.
â
It was the weekend.
After a nap, Edwin came downstairs in his lounge wear.
Overhearing their conversation, he leaned against the wall and said lazily, âDude, donât set the bar too high.
If you do, Laura will start comparing you to me again.
Sheâll complain that I donât care as much as you do and that my cooking is nowhere near as good.
â
Edwin stressed each word, a hint of jealousy in his tone.
Dylan looked down to hide his smile.
It had been a long time, but Edwin was the only one who still dwelt on that.
Edwinâs jealousy was a good sign, though; it meant he truly cared for Laura.
Dylan had organized everything for Olivia, including packing eight pairs of her panties so she wouldnât need to wash any.
Heâd take care of the laundry upon his return.
Olivia, repulsed, said, âTheyâll stink by the time you get back.
â
She teased him for being meticulous.
As Dylan lifted his suitcase, he hesitated and set it down again.