The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 39

The room was filled with an eerie silence. In the room were the doctor, Tyler, Mrs. Jones, and Darren, all wearing solemn expressions.

Naomi, lying on the bed, had tears in her eyes, and despair filled her face.

The doctor spoke with a grave tone, “We’re hopeful, but it’s just the beginning. Although Naomi has overcome the crisis, her road ahead is uncertain. She can’t live much longer without a bone marrow transplant or cord blood infusion.”

Tyler remained silent for a long moment before addressing the doctor, “We understand. You may leave now.”

The doctor left the room, leaving the others in solemn contemplation.

Olivia, standing near the door, spoke up softly, “W–What’s going on?”

Tyler’s gaze shifted to Olivia upon hearing her voice.

Driven by instinct, Olivia stepped closer to the bed. However, to everyone’s surprise, Mrs. Jones suddenly dropped to her knees before Olivia, wailing at the top of her lungs, “Save your sister, Olivia!

Olivia, and Tyler observed the scene with a cold

else; all she wanted was for Olivia to help save Naomi. Clutching Olivia’s clothes, she implored, “Naomi can’t wait any longer. Why don’t you do IVF? I know it’s torturous,

are you saying? Olivia isn’t a tool for me. You can’t force

her desperation apparent. She begged, “The doctor mentioned that cord blood

her bewildered.

Mom. You can’t impose this on Olivia. How young

and potential pain associated with

Jones sobbed, “But what other options do we have now? She can’t get pregnant. Tyler and Olivia need to speed things up!” Her

actions bordering on hysteria.” Olivia, why don’t you move in with Tyler for a

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Jones’s grasp, as if she were about to be

expression darkened as he watched

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sidelines.