The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 26

Jacob approached Olivia after Tyler left, moving closer as if he wanted to touch her cheek. She felt a surge of fear as he neared, but he took hold of her shoulders. “Olivia!”

He held her tightly in his arms. She felt utterly drained.

Meanwhile, Tyler had driven some distance away. However, he glanced at the rearview mirror when he stopped at a traffic light and saw them hugging

Jacob’s sole concern was Olivia’s well–being. “Come on, let’s go to the dorm.” He held her hand and led her forward, but she spoke up, “I’m hungry, Jacob.”

He was

as willing to give her anything she desired. He replied when he heard her, “Sure, let’s eat.”

When they took a seat at the restaurant they used to frequent, Jacob busied himself with serving her, fetching utensils and napkins.

Olivia sat there, observing his actions. In the past, watching him had always made her smile like a fool, but today, she couldn’t muster that happiness.

their food arrived, Jacob placed a slice of meat onto her plate. “Eat more meat, Olivia.

she wasn’t touching her food. “You said you were hungry.

she stated firmly, “Stop looking for

she spoke with unwavering seriousness, no trace of hesitation. She knew the slightest hesitation would give him hope, and she

the utensils paused, and he stared at

no desire to stay, so she rose from her chair. As she stood, Jacob reached out

love with someone else,” she declared.

is it? Will you tell me?”

don’t need to know.” Olivia shook off his hand heartlessly. She wanted to leave.

her and said coldly, “I don’t believe

straight at him. “You want the truth? Fine, I’ll give it to you. What’s the point of your hard work? You’ll always be at the bottom, no matter how hard you try. What’s the

how she managed

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