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.”

her porridge, chose not to

to speak, Mrs. Jones studied her for a few moments before adding more high–protein meat to her bowl. “You’re too thin. That’s not

thought it was acceptable. She kept her head down, determined to eat until she felt like throwing

Charl

Mrs. Jones suggested, “Why don’t you come with me to visit Naomi in the hospital today? Your dad will return home in the afternoon, and he’ll be at the hospital.

after Mrs. Jones made the suggestion. Glancing at the

saw Jacob’s name.

lingered on her face for a while before she replied, “Sure.”

of 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

to

Upon arrival, they found her father, Darren Jones, chatting with

was natural that she rushed to

had been smiling as she examined the gift Darren had bought her from abroad.

lingered nearby, unable to move closer. She observed everything

were an outsider.

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

believing he had forgotten about Olivia.

sorry, Olivia. I was so worried about your sister that I completely

spend every day

conversation. Everyone in the room turned their attention to

smile as he spoke, “What are you guys talking about? You all, seem

face lit up when she saw him. “Tyler, you’re here! Look at what Dad brought me from his business trip.

after entering the room that he

on her, she quickly looked

eyes and proceeded to Naomi with a gentle smile. “You’re forever a kid to Mr. Darren.” He stood by Naomi’s bedside, and his eyes remained gentle as he

his hand affectionately. “You’re making fun of me too. I’m

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voice alluring. “I’d be delighted

them holding hands, while Tyler

of his

asking, “Come here, Olivia. Come and chat with your