There was a feminine allure in her eyes and brows.
Upon recalling their recent intimacy, Dylanâs expression softened.
He gently pulled her back, planting a tender kiss on her nose, and murmured softly, âLet me rest for a while, and then Iâll take you home.
â
Although Olivia considered suggesting calling the driver, Dylan seemed to anticipate her thoughts.
He reached out and held her tightly in his arms.
Their faces pressed together, their warmth intermingling from their shared intimacy.
Resting her head on his chest, Olivia listened to his heartbeat in silence.
Women were often softhearted.
Despite enduring hardships, Oliviaâs heart remained soft at this moment, though she chose not to divulge her innermost feelings⦠her unspoken bitterness.
Dylan ended up driving Olivia back.
The air between them in the car was charged, a subtlety that only they could truly understand.
They pulled up outside Oliviaâs villa and as she reached for the door, she realized it was locked from inside.
Turning, she found Dylan watching her.
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âItâs cold outside.
Iâll just pull the car in- Leyla isnât around, is she? That way, you wonât have to worry about my presence affecting her,â Dylan suggested, his words tinged with underlying meanings.
âYou donât need to hint so subtly,â Olivia responded, looking away.
Dylanâs response was a soft smile, a rare moment of genuine happiness.
Olivia, recalling how often Dylan used to smile, found herself gazing at him.
Suddenly, he reached out, taking her hand and gently pressing it against his cheek.
The AC was on and inside the car was warm, intensifying the scent of his cologne and the masculine aura he exuded.
As Olivia tried to pull back, Dylan caught her hand, drawing her into his embrace.
His voice, rough and deep, broke the silence.
âIf I spoke plainly, youâd never confess your feelings for me-Admitting you like me has become too difficult, hasnât it?â
His insight unnerved her, revealing a connection too deep to ignore.
Tears welled up in Oliviaâs eyes as she fought the urge to look away, murmuring, âI donât know what youâre talking about!â
Dylanâs voice deepened, resonating with conviction.
âOlivia, you know exactly what I mean.
Youâre just afraid to face it.
â
He paused there, and then tenderly kissed her on the tip of her nose.
The night enveloped them, the carâs interior offering a dim, comforting warmth.
Eventually, Dylan drove in and parked the car at her driveway.
As Olivia stepped out, he draped his coat over her shoulders, fastening it securely.
âDonât catch a cold,â he cautioned gently.
Overwhelmed by his kindness, Olivia found herself speechless.
âOur relationship hasnât changed at all, Dylan!â she asserted.
He simply smiled and responded softly, âI know.
â With that, he stepped out, circling the car to open her door.