The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 9

The next morning, Mrs. Jones didn’t inquire about the details of the previous night when Olivia caine downstairs, nor did she ask where they had gone. She simply served her a bowl of soup.

Olivia was afraid that she would ask. The uneasiness of having her privacy invaded had been bothering her. She felt as if she had been exposed to the world, naked and vulnerable.

After finishing the soup, she said, “I’m going to school now.” She had taken leave earlier, and since it had ended yesterday, she needed to return to school.

“Alright, go ahead,” Mrs. Jones replied.

Olivia didn’t say anything more and left the house. She took a taxi to school while holding her phon

With her head down, she glanced at the screen. There was a phone number, and it displayed Tyler’s name. He had saved it in her phone last night for convenience, he had said.

She held onto her phone tightly.

Today, she had a physical education class, which was an elective. They ran laps on the field while the teacher blew the whistle. Olivia usually had good stamina, but today was different. She found herself panting after running just two laps.

She felt weak and tired.

Afterward, the teacher allowed them to do as they pleased.

Sophie Pearce, Olivia’s friend, caught up to her. She grabbed her shoulders and asked, “Is it true that you and Jacob have broken up?”

tried to

and replied,

you usually need a reason to break up. Is it because

she envied him. He had a peaceful and loving

It did not have to be big. She would be happy that they could

She was too exhausted. She

want to have lunch with me? My parents are

a wealthy family in the banking industry, and she was considered a second- generation rich kid. She attended gatherings that ordinary students could only dream of being invited

Chapter 9

interest

Sophie persisted, shaking her and saying, “Come on, Olivia. 68 with

Olivia reluctantly agreed, “Okay”

to lunch together at

to regret her decision. Unfortunately, Sophie didn’t give her a chance

doors closed before Olivia could react, and she falled to notice the mysterious smile on

Sophie’s face.

a gathering before, and anxiety coursed through

said, “Don’t worry, you’ll be fine. Let me tell you, it’s a

object further, Sophie opened a dark wooden

heard the noise.

large round table, a dazzling chandelier hanging above it, and crystal clear wine glasses adorning the table. The people sitting around the table were