Chapter 47

The car moved through the city streets, and the rhythm of the road seemed to echo the wordings and sounds of their thoughts. Nathaniel's attention was fixed on the road ahead, but he could feel Olivia's emotions as well as if they were his own. The silence hung heavy in the air, coupled with unspoken words and the weight of the impending farewell.

Olivia's tears began to fall, and she made no effort to hide them. The silvery trails that ran through her cheeks came down in drops as if counting the number of months they've spent together.

Nathaniel's heart was pained to see her cry, and he wanted to reach out and hold her, but he remained focused on driving safely. Instead, he turned to her and offered her words of comfort. "Olivia, please don't cry. It's not a goodbye forever. You can visit whenever you want. You're always welcome in my life."

His words held sincerity and warmth, and they did little to stop the flow of her tears. Olivia's voice wavered as she responded, "I know, Nathan