Why Is He Back??

Little Bonds

The morning sun cast a warm glow through Olivia's bedroom window as she watched her daughter Zivia snuggled between their two new puppies. Despite the joy they brought, memories of her childhood dog, Max, tugged at Olivia's heartstrings, reminding her of past losses.

"Look at them, Zivia," Olivia whispered, her voice soft with emotion. "Just like Max used to be."

Zivia stirred in her sleep, a small smile tugging at her lips. "Puppies," she murmured dreamily, her tiny hand reaching out to pet the furry bundles beside her.

Chuckling softly, Olivia gently tucked the blanket around her daughter before turning her attention to dog-proofing their home. As she moved from room to room, memories of Max and the day they had to say goodbye flooded her mind, a bittersweet reminder of the past she couldn't change.

With a resolve to give Zivia and the puppies the love they deserved, Olivia pushed aside her lingering sadness and made her way to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.

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In the kitchen, Zivia's eyes widened with wonder as she watched the puppies playfully chase each other around the room. "Mama, they're so funny!" she exclaimed, her giggles filling the air.

Olivia smiled, her heart melting at the sight of her daughter's joy. "They sure are, sweetheart," she replied, kneeling down beside Zivia. "Would you like to play with them?"

Zivia nodded eagerly, her eyes shining with excitement. "Yes, please, Mama!"

And with that, Olivia and Zivia joined the puppies on the floor, their laughter filling the room as they played together in the warm morning sunlight.

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Back at her office, tensions ran high as Olivia faced Zack and his family for a meeting. The strained atmosphere served as a reminder of their tumultuous past, a history they couldn't escape.

"Olivia," Zack greeted her with a nod, his tone cool and distant.

"Zack," Olivia replied, forcing a polite smile. "Shall we get started?"

As they discussed wedding plans for Sasha and Raghav, Zack's gaze lingered on Olivia's sister Alandra and her daughter Emma. The bond between them stirred memories and doubts in Zack's mind, igniting a flicker of suspicion.

"So, Olivia," Zack began, his voice laced with tension. "How long have you and Alandra been so close?"

Alandra raised an eyebrow, her expression unreadable. "Since forever, Zack. Why?"

Zack hesitated, his mind racing with questions. "It's just... I couldn't help but notice the way Emma looks at you. Like she's searching for something."

Olivia exchanged a puzzled glance with Alandra before turning back to Zack, her brow furrowed in confusion. "I'm not sure I follow, Zack. Emma's just a child."

But Zack wasn't convinced. The memory of Olivia's behavior during their divorce lingered in his mind, casting a shadow of doubt over their shared history.

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As the meeting drew to a close, Zack's determination to uncover the truth intensified. Ignoring his mother's warnings, he made a decision to seek answers, driven by the need to confront the ghosts of their past.

"Olivia," Zack called out, his voice stopping her in her tracks. "Can we talk? Alone?"

Olivia exchanged a wary glance with Alandra before nodding reluctantly. "Of course, Zack. What's on your mind?"

And as they stepped out into the hallway, the weight of their unresolved past hung heavy in the air, leaving them both grappling with the echoes of their shared history.

Soon olivia returned home not able to make anything of Zacks demeanor, as he wanted to talk in private about his sisters wedding plans which could be spoken in front of Alandra too, after all the was the head of the event organising branch under EleganteAfford.

Zivia giggled with delight as the puppies chased each other around the living room. Olivia watched with a fond smile, her heart swelling with love for her daughter and their newest furry companions. The innocence of the moment provided a welcome respite from the turmoil of her past.

But as she played with Zivia and the puppies, a pang of sadness crept into Olivia's heart, a reminder of the fractured relationship with Zack and the unresolved questions that lingered between them.

Their peaceful interlude was interrupted by a sudden commotion outside, the sound of raised voices drifting through the open window.

"What do you mean you can't find the paperwork?" a man's voice exclaimed, followed by the sound of footsteps approaching the front door.

Olivia's heart skipped a beat as she recognized Zack's voice, the tension between them palpable even from a distance.

"I told you to keep track of it!" Zack's voice grew louder, his frustration evident.

Olivia glanced at Zivia, her heart sinking at the thought of another confrontation with Zack. Eloise quickly came running into the living room, bribing Zivia with chocolates she rushed Zivia into her room, their shih tzu elsa following, but their beagle pup Harry remained with Olivia in the living room. Just and Eloise locked the her room's door which had herself Zivia, and the shih Tzu pup Elsa , the front door burst open, and Zack stormed into the room, his face flushed with anger.

"Olivia, we need to talk," Zack demanded, his voice trembling with emotion. "Now."

Olivia's stomach clenched as she braced herself for the confrontation, knowing that their conversation would only reopen old wounds. But she nodded, resigned to facing whatever truths lay ahead.

"What's going on, Zack?" Olivia asked, her voice steady despite the turmoil inside her.

Zack took a deep breath, his hands trembling at his sides. "I can't do this anymore, Olivia," he confessed, his words heavy with regret. "I need to know the truth."

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