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.

and agreed softly,

bent down slightly and asked,

you walk?”

bed, she became unsteady on her feet, and he quickly

all. However, he promptly released her and only held her arm. He asked while looking down, “Are you standing steadily

so quietly that it was almost inaudible.

her from the school, and as they made their way, Olivia’s mind was filled with a

mirror and appeared upset after that quick observation. He then shifted his

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

of his feelings. She stole a glance at him from where she stood. All she could see was his emotionless profile.

pounded like distant thunder.

took nearly ten minutes to finish smoking. When he returned and stood in front

coldly, “Let’s wait

pale, almost transparent, as she looked fatigued. “You and