She should've been thrilled but she wasn't.

She just stared at her phone, not knowing what to say exactly.

Eventually, Olivia set her phone aside and sat there dazed before starting her car.

She had to drop Leyla off at the preschool.

Leyla was really too young for that program they had, but she was so adorable that the teachers there made an exception for her.

As they were about to leave, Leyla held Olivia's hand and gave everyone a sweet little goodbye, which melted the teachers’ hearts.

Afterwards, Olivia gave Leyla a loving kiss.

Leyla wrapped her little arms around Olivia's neck and hugged her tight.

Anyone could see how close they were, mother and daughter.

But when Olivia looked up, her smile froze.

Dylan was leaning against the car, smoking. He straightened up and put out the cigarette when he saw them. Even from a distance, Olivia could tell he'd lost weight.

She thought, taking care of someone sick must be really draining.

Olivia didn't avoid Dylan; she just walked toward him with Leyla in her arms.

As they got closer, Leyla seemed to recognize him.

The little girl reached out for Dylan but then pulled back, Leaning on Olivia's shoulder, her big eyes fixed on him.

“Maybe she's a bit shy because you've been gone so long," Olivia said casually.

Kids picked up on stuff like that. Leyla might be wondering why Dylan had just up and left.

Dylan felt a pang in his chest as he thought about it.

He stepped up to Leyla, extending his hand to her. But she clung tighter to Olivia, refusing to go to him.

Feeling a bit awkward, Dylan gently patted her head.

That was when Leyla got all pouty.

Her tears started flowing... she just couldn't stop crying.

Before getting back with Dylan, Olivia had asked if he was sure.

If he wanted to be with them, he'd have to be a good father to Leyla.