Flora observed Olivia's reaction and offered a reassuring squeeze to her hand. “Dylan's going to make a wonderful father, you know. And besides, he's a handsome fellow-tall, no Less—and sweet on you, right?"

Upon hearing Flora's words, Olivia's face brightened with a smile, and a soft glow of happiness appeared in her eyes.

With Raphael's presence, her thoughts naturally drifted to the fact that he was the father of her child. Still, she was grateful for her newfound emotional steadiness. Her feelings for Dylan were genuine.

He was not a stand-in for anyone else.

She truly enjoyed Dylan's company.