Lily carefully took the water glass and set it aside. "Oh, sweetheart.” She pulled Olivia into a hug, and in that moment, Olivia realized just how badly she needed that motherly love. For the first time in her life, she tasted that heaven and would remember it for the rest of her life.
The gentle stroke of Lily's hand on her back reminded Olivia of all the times she'd watched other girls with their mothers, being hugged and cared for by them. She had always craved that affection.
She rested her head against the woman's shoulder and closed her eyes. For once, she didn't feel the need to be strong or put up walls. She could just be herself.
The sound of knuckles against wood broke through their moment. Olivia opened her eyes and turned to the door. Clayton appeared in the doorway, his bro
