The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 25

Tyler responded flatly, “Hmm.” He didn’t say more. His gentleness at the hospital seemed like a distant memory, as if he had reverted to his usual coldness.

Olivia finally opened the car door and stepped out. As she did, she heard a voice from behind her, calling her name, “Olivia.”

Startled, she turned to see Jacob standing about five meters away. The sight of him hit her like a gust of wind, freezing her in place as she stared at him.

Jacob quickly closed the distance between them, a puzzled frown on his face. He couldn’t quite make out whose car it was, but he did recognize that Olivia had gotten out of a black car. As he approached, he realized it was Tyler’s car.

“Mr. Tyler?” Jacob called out toward the car.

Tyler rolled down the window and looked at him.

Jacob instantly smiled when he saw him. “I can’t believe it’s really you. I thought I was mistaken.”

friendly smile, Tyler asked, sounding like a concerned elder, “Have you just come

replied, “Yes, I’m here for Olivia. I also need to pick up some things that were left

behind.”

and said, “Okay,

another question. “Did you drop Olivia off

heart skip a beat as she

promptly, “Yes, I brought

Olivia’s boyfriend. However, he failed to notice the subtle change in Olivia and Tyler’s expressions

going along with Jacob’s thanks. “Don’t mention it. It’s

find her voice, and eventually asked,

distance from him now. If she could grow spikes on her body, she would resemble a porcupine, bristling and wary.

not feeling well, so I came here just to check

immediately. Aside from her pale complexion, she was biting her lip,. looking unwell. He was concerned, and he reached out to feel her forehead. “Do

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