The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 7

“If you still find this weird, you can try treating me as a friend.”

A friend? Would friends sleep together? Olivia had no idea how to navigate this situation at all.

Tyler had been waiting for her response quietly.

Olivia knew that Naomi couldn’t wait any longer, and Mrs. Jones wouldn’t allow her to drag this out. She felt as if she were standing at the edge of a cliff with nowhere to run.

The previous two times had been very traumatizing for her. She had trembled for a long time, struggling to breathe. Finally, she managed to squeeze out two words, seemingly in compromise, Got it.”

Tyler only responded flatly after a while, un

I’ll send you home later.”

He didn’t linger after saying that, perhaps thinking that the conversation had come to an end. He turned around and went back into the ward.

Olivia clenched her hands that dangled at her sides.

Inside the ward, a nurse was taking care of Naomi, who looked beaten down by the news and had lost her appetite.

Mrs. Jones was panicking, and she appeared relieved when she saw Tyler enter. “Tyler…”

to say and ignored her, choosing to sit next to the bed and comfort Naomi instead. “Maybe you should eat something that you find delicious? You have to

what.”

currently undergoing treatment, and proper nutrition was important.

head. “I

I’ll feed you,”

this happen to me, Tyler?” Naomi looked sad

reached for the porridge, he gently took her hand and reassured her, “Don’t worry, I’ll handle it. Okay?” Warmth and care filled

did she calm down and start cooperating with him. as he fed

stood at the door, watching her sister’s reliance on Tyler and his evident

she would also depend on him. Unfortunately, those moments were a

couldn’t help but feel a twinge of envy for her sister, and that envy weighed heavily on her.

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Olivia left the hospital with Tyler. The car ride home was filled with

Olivia realized that they were not heading to the Jones‘ residence. She looked at Tyler, who didn’t offer an explanation but instead asked, “Are

Pat”

over Olivia once again. She gripped her seatbelt and said awkwardly, “I’m

Tyler replied flatly.

pulled over after an unknown period of time. Olivia had no idea where they were. It was dark

felt a little cold. The sound of cicadas filled the air. She

after the car came to a stop, while

curled up like a startled bird, her hands pressed against