The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 40

Mrs. Jones pleaded, “Tyler, you love Naomi so much. Can you beer to watch her diete

Naomi cast her gaze downward, unable to meet Tyler’s eyes. Tears streamed down her face as the hugged her own body.

Tyler, with a mixture of sorrow and anger in his eyes, eventually locked away from Naomi He suppressed his emotions, falling into a prolonged silence.

Finally, driven by his love for Naomi, he consented to the plan. “IVF takes too long. This is about Naomi. Even if we’re seeking help, we need to ensure Olivia’s safety. Naturally, we’ll need her agreement for this.”

In truth, Naomi had hoped Tyler would agree to IVF. She never expected him to choose the alternative. Was he blaming her for proposing such a drastic solution?

Lost in her thoughts, she remained silent.

Tyler paid no attention to Naomi’s inner turmoil. Instead, he turned his gaze to Olivia. “It’s your choice, Olivia. You have the right to say no.”

Mrs. Jones still knelt on the ground, her eyes pleading with Olivia. As for Darren, he was crying in desperation too.

decision. But did she really

fists, Olivia

patiently awaited her answer.

her voice,

responded; they merely waited.

had staked

no escape. Naomi and her father were silently

for the matter

Jones implored, clutching

Olivia’s continued silence, Naomi sobbed, “Stop pressuring her, Mom.”

Olivia managed to say. “Fine, it’s your decision, as

if her spirit

2/2

Jones, whether it was IVF or living together, the method didn’t matter as long as Olivia

conceive.