Dylan, torn between wanting to be with Olivia and not wishing to annoy her, couldnt just do as he pleased.
After some pondering, he sauntered to the dining area for supper.
Post-dinner, he cradled little Eason.
The tyke, who was just a few months old, seemed constantly hungry.
Olivia angled Eason away from Dylan and breastfed him, showing her back to him.
Knowing she preferred privacy at such moments, Dylan plopped onto the couch, scrolling through his phone.
His eyes lingered on the news about Raphael.
Truth be told, Olivias words rang true.
Raphael had tied the knot with someone else and became a father. Why was Dylan still dwelling on the past? Perhaps it was the guilt as well as fear that gnawed at him.
With Olivias indifference towards him, Dylans suspicions spiked whenever another man got close, especially Raphael.
He couldnt do anything about it though.
Once Eason was content, Dylan held him and grumbled about Olivias lack of affection towards him.
But how could a little baby grasp what he meant? With his wide eyes blinking, Eason gazed at his father.
Olivia emerged after straightening her clothes.
Did you go on a blind date last week? Dylan asked casually.
..
Library Olivia nodded.
He didnt pry further.
It made him uneasy.
But he also knew that since things werent peachy between him and Olivia, her parents would keep setting her up with guys.
She couldnt turn down their kindness every time.
Even if she didnt take those blind dates seriously, it still got under Dylans skin.
Dylan didnt like the idea of her dolling up for some stranger.
Seeing him about to dig up the past again, Olivia changed the subject.
When are you heading back to Duefron? Dont you have some business to attend to there? Dylan Lounged on the sofa. I can manage things from here.
He pressed her, Do you want to go back? Ill spend some more time with my family here.
Leyla will stay with Raphael for a few days after Elissa is released from the hospital.
Dylan grew uneasy.
And what about you? Olivia replied, What about me? Hes got a wife and kids of his own.
You dont seriously think Id stay at his place too, do you? He cleared his throat.
Thats not what I meant! Since they were on the subject, she felt the need to set things straight.
Dylan, were not back together and Easons the only Link we have.
I can talk to whoever I want.
Its not right for you to stick around in Evans Gardonâ¦