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

down slightly and asked,

you walk?”

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

in school, after 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.

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

the rearview mirror and appeared upset after

series of check–ups. During this time, he went

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.

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

“Let’s wait for

almost transparent, as she looked fatigued. “You and