The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 34

Olivia believed that Tyler’s care for her stemmed from his love for Naomi. That’s why he took extra care of her, like the saying goes, “If you love someone, you will love everything that belongs to

She said, “Okay. I understand, brother–in–la…” But she couldn’t bring herself to say it, and her

words trailed off.

Tyler furrowed his brows for a moment but said nothing. He seemed to have accepted her attempt to address him that way, considering it something an inexperienced child would do

In the end, Olivia didn’t visit Jacob. She called his parents.

She thought that even if Jacob didn’t think of himself, he should think about his parents. Should he really throw away everything they had sacrificed for him just because of her?

The next day, Jacob was finally released from the police station when his parents arrived.

Olivia didn’t go to meet him. Instead, she waited at school. She didn’t inquire about him, and he

her

Jacob. Olivia assured her that everything was resolved and expressed her gratitude, saying, “Thank you, Naomi.

her not to worry about it.

The nurse was busy in the pantry, but she rushed out when she heard the commotion. She found Naomi had

dropped the tray of pills in

nurses and doctors rushed to her ward.

call with Naomi. However, she

Jones was calling her

she could say anything, Mrs. Jones’s panicked voice came through as soon as she

went blank upon

you

senses and quickly replied, “I–I am,

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over here now.”

hung up right away, and Olivia rushed to

there. Tyler arrived just as the doctor was wheeling Naomi out on a gurney. He rushed to her