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.”

eating her porridge, chose not to

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

anything unusual, Olivia thought it was acceptable. She kept her

Charl

suggested, “Why don’t you come with me to visit Naomi in the hospital

Mrs. Jones made the suggestion. Glancing

saw Jacob’s name.

lingered on her face for a while before she replied,

chose to look away, pretending she hadn’t noticed. She even thought it was better that she had a boyfriend. Once Naomi

return to

her sister. Upon arrival, they found her father, Darren

Mrs. Jones arrived, it was natural that she rushed to

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

Olivia lingered nearby, unable to move closer. She

were an outsider.

Naomi who noticed Olivia’s presence. “Dad, Olivia

not believing he had forgotten about

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

father, “It’s alright, Dad. We spend every day at home while Naomi is in the hospital. You

conversation. Everyone in the room turned their

smile as he spoke, “What are you guys talking

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

the room

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

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

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

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alluring. “I’d be delighted if you followed your treatment

she saw them holding hands, while Tyler subtly glanced at her from the

his eye.

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