With a meaningful gaze, he couldnt resist asking, Olivia, have you ever considered my feelings after all this time? Do you not want us to patch things up? Olivia laid it out honestly.
Ive thought about it.
But I dont see it working out! She was pretty level-headed about her and Dylan.
She had so many more practical problems to consider apart from her own feelings.
The spark just didnt seem to still be there anymore, so she had shelved the idea.
It wasnt worth forcing herself to be with Dylan for Easons sake, and she refused to make such a sacrifice.
Dylan got her drift.
He stopped pushing her.
..
s ... He claimed hed stick around, but he returned to Duefron the next morning.
He came back again a few days later.
As he parked his car outside, Mark was watering the flowers in his greenhouse.
Mark caught the sound of the car and muttered, He really treats this place Like his own! Coming and going as he pleases.
Edwin had returned with his wife and kids to ring in the New Year with the family.
At that, he chuckled.
Mark inquired, Arent you worried? Your sisters over thirty now and still single.
Edwin grinned.
No, shes not the only one whos single in the world.
Besides, shes got her kids sorted and can fend for herself.
What nonsense! She needs a husband.
Dylans not her man but hes living with her.
People will talk.
Edwin linked arms with Mark.
Dad, youre so old-fashioned! Mark playfully splashed water from the can at Edwin.
Edwin pleaded for mercy before heading out to meet Dylan.
Winter in Czanch was bone-chilling.
Edwin bundled up in a thick sweater and made his way to Dylans car.
Seeing the fancy gifts in the trunk and Dylans robust physique, Edwin figured Dylan had put in some serious effort over the past couple of years just to please Olivia. Trying to please a woman could be a real chore.
Edwin took two packs of smokes from the pile of gifts.
My father quit.
These are mine.
Dylan turned and handed him a cigarette.
Wheres Olivia? Glancing at his watch, Edwin replied, Shes out shopping with our Mom.
By the way, your son is asleep.
You can go and check on him.
Hes probably wetted his diaper again.