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.

looked down and agreed softly, “Okay.”

bent down slightly and asked, “Can you

you walk?”

the bed, she became unsteady on her feet, and he quickly reached out to support her.

she fell into his embrace. They were in school, after all. However, he promptly released her and only held her arm. He asked while looking down,

so quietly that it was almost inaudible.

way, Olivia’s mind was filled with a whirlwind of thoughts. She couldn’t determine if she felt relieved,

was driving, glanced at her face in the rearview mirror and appeared upset after

hospital. Tyler accompanied her through a series of check–ups. During this time, he went to the smoking area at a distance to have

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

pounded like

minutes to finish smoking. When he returned and stood in front of her, she asked, “Should we tell

responded coldly, “Let’s wait for the

as she looked fatigued. “You