Unsure who initiated it, they soon found themselves locked in a kiss.

Married as they were, yet they had never experienced intimacy as a couple should. Separated for so long, their passion rekindled suddenly.

As Olivia shed her clothes, revealing her smooth, soft skin, Dylan's desire flared.

Olivia kissed him fervently, running her fingers through his hair.

Her cheeks flushed, she whispered, "Dylan..."

But Dylan sat up.

Cradling Olivia in his arms, he gently helped her dress, his movements tender yet causing her embarrassment.

In a bid to halt him, Olivia wrapped her arms around his neck.

Casting aside her pride, she pressed her head against him and murmured softly, "Dylan, what's wrong?"

She looked a bit disheveled.

The claret blouse draped loosely around her waist enhanced her allure significantly... Her voice was whisper-soft as she spoke, a sound few men could ignore.

Yet, Dylan managed to hold back, giving her a comforting pat on the shoulder with his calloused hand.

“I'm pretty beat today. Maybe another time."

Olivia, slightly embarrassed, didn't want to spoil the mood.

She bowed her head to button her blouse and then asked nonchalantly, “Well... Should we head home now?"

Dylan cast a look at his dog.

Ever since he and Olivia had been intimate, the dog had sat frozen, watching them with a curious gaze. This might have been its first exposure to such a moment.

Dylan shifted his stance a bit and lit a cigarette.

Then he remarked, “Keeping a dog in that apartment isn't exactly a good idea. I'd rather stay out here."

At that, Olivia blinked.

After a while, she said in a hushed tone, “If that's the case, Leyla and I will move into your place. She's become so adorable, Dylan."

Amidst the faint wisps of smoke, Dylan fixed his gaze on her, his eyes deep and intent.

He remembered a day when he witnessed Raphael embracing Leyla so tenderly. It was a genuinely heartwarming scene.

Watching Olivia and Raphael exchange looks, he sensed the Lingering affection between them... Previously, Dylan had believed that despite everything, Olivia was his life partner and Leyla, their child.