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.

Olivia had always been the

was the unacknowledged, illegitimate child. On the day of their engagement, how old had she

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

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

she had been skinny and fair–skinned.

was her skin fair, but it also seened delicate, prone

message on her phone

a smile. However, her expression

the sound, and she leaned against the door, nervously eyeing it

been concerned about Olivia’s continued contact with Jacob, so she asked, “Aren’t

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to sleep yet, Olivia?”

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

once she

school or worked her part–time job. She deliberately avoided any contact with Tyler and had yet to cross paths with Jacob

was busy with work, to the point where he couldn’t