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

to speak, Mrs. Jones studied her for a few moments before adding more high–protein meat to her bowl. “You’re too thin.

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

Charl

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

on the table rang just after Mrs. Jones made the

saw Jacob’s name.

tightly gripped her phone. A somber expression lingered on her face for a while

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

to normal.

visit her sister. Upon arrival, they

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

she examined the gift Darren had bought

to move closer.

were an outsider.

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

he had

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

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

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

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

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

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

soon as Olivia saw his eyes on her,

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

making fun of

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

she saw them holding hands, while Tyler

his

asking, “Come here, Olivia. Come and chat