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?”

She tried to leave, but Sophie held onto her arm. “Olivia.”

stopped and

a reason to break up. Is it

the contrary, she envied him. He had a peaceful and loving family

of having her own house after getting married to him. It did not have

response to Sophie’s question. She was too exhausted. She panted as she made her way

that Olivia seemed out of sorts today, so she asked, “Do you want to have lunch with me? My parents are

second- generation rich kid. She attended gatherings that ordinary students could only dream of

Chapter 9

no interest

Sophie persisted, shaking her and saying, “Come

Olivia reluctantly agreed, “Okay”

to lunch together at noon.

Unfortunately, Sophie

Olivia could react, and

Sophie’s face.

was hesitant as the elevator doors opened. She had never attended such a gathering before, and anxiety coursed

fine. Let me tell you, it’s a rare opportunity

Sophie opened a dark wooden door. Olivia looked up when she

heard the noise.

a dazzling chandelier hanging above it, and crystal clear wine glasses adorning the table. The people sitting around the table were of unknown identity and background, but