He could see she missed Leyla too.

Tears welled up in her eyes. She was clearly feeling nostalgic.

Dylan approached Olivia and gave her a reassuring pat on the back.

Then he scooped up Leyla and said softly to Olivia, “We're heading home soon."

"Okay," Olivia replied.

Raphael emerged from the villa, clutching a pink suitcase filled with gifts and toys he'd bought for Leyla over the days.

He watched the couple with intense eyes.

After a while, he whispered, "She can leave her clothes here so she'd have things to change into next time she visits."

As Leyla was getting ready to leave, a tinge of sadness crept over her upon hearing Raphael.

She let Dylan put her down and then wrapped her arms around Raphael.

Holding her close, Raphael gently patted her chubby legs and remarked, “She's growing fast. These pants are getting short. I'll get her some new ones next time."

Olivia gave a nod.

It seemed Like he had something more to say but he kept silent, just holding Leyla close.

In that moment, any regrets or bitterness between him and Olivia seemed to vanish.

They both had someone new now.

But letting go of Leyla wasn't easy for him.

Sensing that, Olivia murmured, “If you and Elissa agree, Leyla can spend winter and summer breaks here once she starts school. But Leyla's opinion matters too."

Leyla gently kissed Raphael's cheek.

He tousled her hair and thanked Olivia. Those were the only words he could muster to express his gratitude.

He was grateful for her companionship over the years, for her support, and for her understanding today.

His gratitude was summed up in just two words.

Dylan felt a pang of jealousy.

Yet he knew he couldn't change a thing. Raphael was indeed a very important part of Olivia's life.

Still, he wouldn't swap places with Raphael. Despite his envy of those who came before him, he wouldn't disrupt the current situation.