Edwinâs tone grew tender.
âPlease, can you forgive me, my love?â he asked softly.
Cecilia, still in the car, watched as Lauraâs cheeks turned a deeper shade of red.
After arriving home, Edwin didnât return to the hospital.
Nor did he go to bed, either.
Instead, he spent some time talking with Cecilia before slipping into his room to find Laura already asleep.
Concerned about Olivia, Edwin stepped out onto the balcony for a smoke.
As he drew on his cigarette, his gaze landed on Laura, sleeping peacefully.
Seeing her like this, his heart melted instantly.
Meanwhile, he felt incredibly fortunate.
Laura was lightly dozing off.
Perhaps stirred by his gaze, she awakened and searched for Edwin.
Clad in her nightgown, she hurled herself into his embrace.
Edwin wrapped his arms around her gently, resting his chin on her hair.
âWhy arenât you asleep?â he murmured.
Laura, however, remained silent.
Nestled against Edwinâs chest, she felt a deep sense of security.
Truth be told, she had never been one to harbor grand ambitions.
Marrying Edwin had been her ultimate dream, one that had already come true.
After some time, she whispered, âDo you think Olivia and Dylan will mend thingsâ
Edwinâs voice was soft and soothing as he responded, âIâm not sure.
â
Olivia nodded silently, her response subdued.
As Dylan turned and walked towards the kitchen, Oliviaâs gaze lingered on his retreating figure, her feelings a tangle of emotions.
She touched her lips thoughtfully, still processing the sweet, confusing moments they had shared.
As soon as Dylan turned, he caught Olivia lost in thought.
Her expression was a mix of many feelings.
He understood that the kiss was a spur-ofâthe-moment act, driven by recent events, and didnât signify Oliviaâs acceptance of him; he wouldnât pressure her either.
Because his love for her was deep, and the child she was expecting was his own.
In other words, it was his responsibility to keep them safe and sound.
After warming the soup, Dylan positioned himself at the bedside.
He propped Olivia up with extra pillows instead of letting her sit up by herself, ready to feed her.
However, Olivia refused it.