The Beginning Of All Sins

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“I’ve dressed myself,” Olivia said.

All the car’s interior lights illuminated at once as she spoke. She averted her gaze, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

Tyler sat silently beside her, extinguishing his cigarette. Finally, he broke the silence, his voice calm. I’ll take you home.”

The drive to the Jones‘ residence was about half an hour away. Olivia’s emotions were a jumbled mess. She couldn’t bear to stay in the car any longer and hastily opened the door, intent on leaving

Tyler, surprised by her sudden desire to leave, reached out as if to take her hand. “What are you. doing?”

“I’ll make my own way home,” she replied.

“It’s a half–hour drive,” he countered.

Olivia hesitated briefly before saying, “I’ll get a taxi.”

Tyler frowned. Before he could react, she slipped out of his grasp and vanished into the darkness.

“Olivia-“he called out from the car.

Ignoring him, Olivia hailed a taxi and quickly departed.

Tyler wanted to get out of the car, but it was clear he was too late.

The house was eerily silent when Olivia arrived in the living room. Anxious about encountering Mrs. Jones, she headed upstairs without glancing back. She shut her bedroom door forcefully, leaning against it.

As soon as she closed her eyes, memories of her intimate moments with Tyler flooded her mind. She couldn’t help but feel guilty.

Initially, she thought she could remain composed, but her feelings had changed. Guilt consumed her.

Mrs. Jones returned home without noticing Olivia’s arrival. The next morning, during breakfast, she inquired, “Olivia, didn’t you go to school yesterday? When did you come home? I can’t believe I didn’t realize when you returned.”

absent–mindedly eating her porridge, chose not to respond.

few moments before adding more high–protein meat to her bowl. “You’re too thin. That’s not good. You should

Olivia thought it was acceptable. She kept her

Charl

“Why don’t you come with me to visit Naomi in the hospital today? Your dad

table rang just after Mrs. Jones made

saw Jacob’s name.

tightly gripped her phone. A somber expression lingered on her

Olivia’s relationship with her boyfriend, Mrs. Jones chose to look away, pretending she hadn’t noticed. She even thought it was better that she had a

to normal.

Jones to the hospital to visit her sister. Upon arrival, they found her father, Darren Jones, chatting with Naomi, who was in good spirits

it was natural that she rushed to

her mother enthusiastically. She had been smiling as she examined the gift Darren had bought

move closer. She observed everything as

were an outsider.

noticed Olivia’s presence. “Dad, Olivia has been standing there.. You haven’t talked to

believing he had

“I’m sorry, Olivia. I was so worried about

Dad. We spend every day at home while Naomi is in the

their conversation. Everyone in the room turned their attention to the entrance, where Tyler and his

smile as he spoke, “What are you guys

when she saw him. “Tyler, you’re here! Look at what Dad brought

stood at the door, focused on Naomi. It was only after entering the

saw his eyes on her, she quickly looked away to avoid

to Mr. Darren.” He stood by Naomi’s bedside, and his eyes remained gentle

“You’re making fun of me

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delighted if you

when she saw them holding hands,

his eye.

Mrs. Jones speak up, asking, “Come here, Olivia. Come and chat with your