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.”

porridge, chose not 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

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

Charl

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

table rang just after Mrs. Jones made the suggestion. Glancing at the screen, she

saw Jacob’s name.

her phone. A somber expression lingered on her face for a while before she replied, “Sure.”

boyfriend, Mrs. Jones chose to look away, pretending she hadn’t noticed.

return to

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

was natural that she rushed to

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

move closer. She observed everything as though she

were an outsider.

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

forehead, not believing he had forgotten about Olivia. He quickly turned

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

We spend every day at home while Naomi is in the hospital. You should be with her.”

the room turned their attention to the entrance, where Tyler

subtle smile as he spoke, “What are you guys talking about?

you’re here! Look at what Dad brought me from his business trip. He still thinks of me as

focused on Naomi. It was only after entering the

on her,

with a gentle smile. “You’re forever a kid to Mr. Darren.” He stood by Naomi’s bedside,

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

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his voice alluring. “I’d be delighted if you followed your treatment like a

hands, while Tyler subtly glanced

of his eye.

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