Once Cecilia returned to the ward after seeing Elissa off, the room fell into a momentary silence.
Finally, Cecilia remarked with a sigh, âMiss Palmer comes from a respectable family, but her parents are kind of old-school.
Now that sheâs expecting Raphaelâs child, itâs unlikely sheâll call off the wedding.
It seems sheâs destined to handle this on her own.
â
Olivia nodded in agreement, her thoughts tinged with sympathy for Elissa.
Despite Elissaâs privileged background, Olivia mused that true happiness might not be solely influenced by oneâs social standing.
She then reflected on her own struggles in relationships, realizing that hardship was universal, regardless of oneâs background.
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As Olivia was lost in thought, Dylan entered the room.
Having just returned from home where he had showered and changed, he appeared refreshed yet still somewhat worn.
He closed the door gently behind him and addressed Olivia, âWhether or not you decide to forgive me, please let me take care of you while youâre in the hospital.
â
Cecilia, sensing the need for privacy, discreetly excused herself from the room.
After setting the food he brought on the table, Dylan took a seat next to Olivia and asked quietly, âI saw Elissa just now.
Was there a quarrel with Raphael?â
Given their shared circles in the business world, Dylan had caught wind of the rumors surrounding Raphael and his assistant.
He was genuinely taken aback by the gossip; especially since, when he was seriously considering Olivia would be better off with Raphael, it turned out Raphael was allegedly involved with someone else.
Dylan recalled he had encountered this woman at a social event once and, although she was young and appealing, he didnât find her comparable to Olivia.
Olivia had always carried a grace that was nurtured from a young age by her family.
After posing his question, Dylan braced himself for silence, accustomed to Oliviaâs usual indifference.
To his surprise, Olivia engaged.
âYes, they had a disagreement.
But I suspect theyâll end up married regardless.
â
She could sense that Elissa genuinely loved Raphael, and she believed Raphael reciprocated those feelings to some degree.
Moreover, with a child in the picture, Olivia doubted they would separate hastily.
As she spoke, her calm demeanor contrasted with her current vulnerability, enhancing her allure in Dylanâs eyes.
He felt a strong urge to embrace her but restrained himself, mindful of their strained relationship.
After a pause, Dylan ventured further, his voice soft.
âWhat about us, Olivia? Do you think thereâs a chance we could reconcile?â
The air between them had lightened since their last encounter.
Olivia remained quiet, focusing on her soup.
After a few moments, she looked up and asked, âWhat do you want, Dylan?â
His response lingered in silence, before he managed a faint smile.
What more could he possibly want now?
Being able to share this simple moment with her already felt Like enough for now.