The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 41

Tyler paid no attention to Naomi. Instead, he turned to Olivia and said, “Go back to your ward, Olivia.”

Realizing her position as an outsider in this situation, Olivia stiffly nodded and turned to leave, leaving the room in silence once more.

Tyler then turned his attention to Mrs. Jones and Darren. “I’d like to speak to her privately.” Understanding that they shouldn’t interfere, both of them nodded and left the room.

Once they were alone, Tyler looked at Naomi. Tears had been streaming down her face while he maintained a stern expression. “Since this is what you want, I’ll do it properly.”

Back in her ward, Olivia lay on her bed feeling like her heart had sunk into a bottomless abyss. She couldn’t help but feel trapped, as if there was no way out of this situation.

In less than half an hour, Tyler’s secretary, Linda, arrived. She approached Olivia’s bed and spoke gently, “Ms. Olivia, Mr. Tyler asked me to pack your things. Is there anything specific you need from your school or home?”

The rapidity of the situation caught Olivia off guard, leaving her momentarily speechless.

Linda asked again, “Ms. Olivia?”

back to her senses, Olivia replied in a daze, “Anything

and got to work, packing Olivia’s

watched, still processing the speed of these events. She couldn’t believe how quickly things had escalated–she wasn’t ready. With a hint of hesitation, she asked, “Do we need to pack right now?” Linda, standing by the couch, replied, “Aren’t you returning to school tomorrow? While we’re packing the rest of your belongings, Mr. Tyler hopes that you’ll stay

middle of something she

for Olivia’s response.

to say, “Okay.” She then closed her eyes, battling.

the turmoil within.

hour later and returned to Olivia. “We can

She asked before leaving, “Are we going with Tyler?”

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with Ms. Naomi at the hospital

She felt better about the situation knowing that Tyler wouldn’t be present at

to Tyler’s home, the Sandalwood Palace, where she had been once before. Standing in the living room, she looked around, sensing an ominous darkness that seemed ready to engulf

enormous and labyrinthine, and she feared getting lost in