The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 15

Olivia couldn’t believe that Tyler would bring up such a private matter in public. While he was being caring, the timing seemed inappropriate.

She felt torn about whether she should leave or accept the ointment. After a long silence, her cheeks began to flush, the redness spreading to her ears.

Tyler could tell what she was thinking about. He reassured her, saying, “It’s just a normal ointment. You don’t need to be embarrassed.”

Olivia wasted no more time hesitating after his reassurance. She quickly reached out to take the ointment from his hand and said, “I’m going outside for some fresh air, Tyler.”

He withdrew his hand, looking indifferent, and replied, “Sure, go ahead.”

The ointment felt awkward in Olivia’s hand. She couldn’t just toss it away, but keeping it felt equally

uncomfortable.

When Tyler returned to the ward, he found Naomi engrossed in a conversation with her parents.

Despite being ill, Naomi still took great care of her appearance, dressing nicely even without makeup. She was currently playfully chatting with her parents, appearing quite happy, like a little girl.

contrast, Olivia had always been

the unacknowledged, illegitimate child. On

time, standing on the sidelines, almost invisible. He had glimpsed her a few times since then. She always kept her distance, watching

contrast to the beloved Naomi, Olivia had been almost invisible within the family.

recalled that she had been skinny

by his sides. Not only was her skin fair, but it also seened

Olivia found a text message on her phone from Jacob. He informed her

she couldn’t help but break into a smile. However, her

there was a knock on her bedroom door. Olivia’s body tensed at the sound, and she leaned

about Olivia’s continued contact with

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tears and replied, “Yes, I’m going to bed.” She promptly

Jones only left her room once she noticed the lights were

or worked her part–time job. She deliberately avoided any contact with Tyler

to the point where