The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 23

The clinic fell silent once Sophia left, with only the sound of the curtains swaying in the wind.

Olivia looked visibly distressed, keeping her head down.

Tyler asked, “When did you start vomiting?

She knew she couldn’t avoid this conversation any longer. She closed her eyes, her voice barely audible. “Two days ago.”

He continued in a cold, indifferent tone, “Do you feel unwell apart from that?”

“I haven’t had my period this month.” Her voice was barely above a whisper.

“Let’s go to the hospital for a check–up,” he suggested.

down and agreed

bent down slightly and asked, “Can

you walk?”

to get off the bed, she became unsteady on her feet, and he

embrace. They were in school, after all. However, he promptly released her and only held her arm. He asked while looking down, “Are you standing steadily now?”

so quietly that it was almost

from the school, and as they made their way, Olivia’s mind was filled with a whirlwind of thoughts. She couldn’t

was driving, glanced at her face in the rearview mirror and appeared upset after that quick observation. He then shifted his gaze away, focusing

of check–ups. During this time, he went to the smoking area at a distance to have a

alone, unsure of his feelings. She stole a glance at him from

like distant

finish smoking. When he returned and stood in front

wait for the report.”

fatigued. “You and Naomi