The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 17

Olivia remained silent, unwilling to disclose the reason she needed money.

Tyler, not known for prying, continued to stare at her. One of them had her head lowered, while the other stood stoically. The dimmed lighting in the area added a touch of romance to the atmosphere.

He said flatly, “Wait for me in the car park after work.”

Olivia made no reply.

Tyler shifted his gaze away from her and turned towards the private room, his shadow gradually receding from her,

Finally, Olivia moved.

Both of them finished their respective work at 6 P.M. Tyler left the establishment, descending to the basement car park. He noticed someone standing by the elevator.

A brief glance in her direction was all he gave before continuing on his way. With a coat in hand, he strode purposefully towards his nearby car.

Olivia had no choice but to trail behind him in silence.

Once he had unlocked the car and gotten inside, Olivia stood hesitating at the door, as if contemplating whether to enter or not. Meanwhile, he waited inside the car without looking at her.

This awkward standstill lasted for about half a minute before Olivia finally decided to get into the car.

The car remained quiet, as did the car park after Olivia had settled inside.

Tyler suddenly broke the silence with a direct question, “How much do you need?”

topic so quickly. Instinctively, she lifted her

him.

repeated, “Don’t you need money? How much do you need?” Her reluctance to speak was obvious, almost

you’re my sister too. Let

further elaboration, he started the car and drove out

refrained from asking about their destination, and he remained silent. Together, they sat in a

car came to a stop, Tyler lit a

the car became unbearable for Olivia. She struggled to speak, her words emerging with difficulty, “My family has always taken care

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statement brief, revealing her desire for independence, to possess her own home, and to leave the place that had never truly

lowered his head to watch the rising smoke

instead of working at a place like that,”

again after a long silence, “I can… make

had passed, Tyler extinguished his cigarette outside and reached out

she met his gaze with her

into her sparkling eyes. “Quit your job, and I’ll give you the money you need.

downward, her eyelashes fluttering like a butterfly taking flight.

After a while, he

his. Her breath caught in her throat, and they sat there without making eye contact.

fingers with hers. The car’s interior was dimly lit, casting shadows

her heart pounding in her

he suggested, “Let’s