The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 11

Olivia asked in a somber tone, “Why did you help him?” It was the question that weighed most heavily on her mind. “Was it because of our relationship? Was it out of pity or mercy? Did you feel like a benevolent savior when he bowed to you? I don’t need your help. I would only see it as humiliating

him.”

Tyler hadn’t anticipated the sudden transformation of the timid rabbit from a moment ago into a cat baring its claws. Her sudden change took him by surprise as he looked at her flushed cheeks.

Deciding to address her concerns, he instructed the driver to pull over. Once they were alone in the car, he put the blinds on the windows, turning the space into a private area for their conversation.

Olivia looked at him with flushed cheeks, realizing they were now in an enclosed space.

Suddenly, Tyler reached out to touch her face. She instinctively tried to evade his touch, but he managed to grab her chin firmly, gently guiding her face toward his own.

She ceased her attempts to evade him and lowered her head into his palm, her eyes brimming with

tears.

that of a gentle sheep. After impulsively venting

you sad because of Jacob?”

did not deny that.

justice

She remained silent.

I helped him because of our relationship?” he continued, his voice

palm, Yet, as soon as she tried to do so, he

feel right in my conscience either, so I wanted to make

she saw Jacob toasting to Tyler, thoughts of her relationship with

better for him?” Tyler continued. “Would you rather see him forever bowing to people or entertaining them in a suit that doesn’t fit

want to see Jacob in such a state. He should

arrogant. He shouldn’t be the way he

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Wouldn’t that make us