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?”

hear Jacob’s name. She tried to leave, but Sophie held onto her

and replied, “Yes.”

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

had never complained about Jacob. On the contrary, she envied him. He had a peaceful and loving family with parents who cared for him.

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

to Sophie’s question. She was too exhausted. She panted as she

today, so she asked, “Do you want to have lunch with me? My parents are hosting a gathering with some influential

a second- generation rich kid. She attended gatherings that ordinary students

Chapter 9

interest in such

her and saying, “Come on, Olivia.

Olivia

they went to lunch together

hotel, Olivia began to regret her decision. Unfortunately, Sophie didn’t give her a chance to back out, dragging Olivia into the

react, and she falled to notice the mysterious

Sophie’s face.

hesitant as the elevator doors opened. She had never attended such a gathering before, and anxiety coursed through her. “Forget it, Sophie. I

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

opened a dark wooden door. Olivia looked

heard the noise.

clear wine glasses adorning the table. The people sitting around