Upon her return home, Olivia's mood darkened as she was greeted by the sight of William.
Barely had she stepped inside when the doorbell rang, and there stood Daniel with a grin that couldn't be dimmed.
"My friend brought these cherries all the way from abroad for me, so I bring a few boxes over for you."
Olivia hesitated, her initial refusal on the tip of her tongue, but seeing Daniel struggling with several heavy boxes in his arms, his hands reddened from the strain, she relented. "Well, thank you."
Daniel insisted, "As neighbors, it's only right. Let me help you bring them in."
Guiding him into the kitchen, Olivia motioned to the center table. "Just leave them here."
Once the cherries were deposited, Daniel quickly appended his arrival with a polite remark. "I hope I'm not intrudi
