The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 42

Olivia froze when she heard the footsteps downstairs. Could it be Tyler? Had he come home?

She clung to the door, a bit surprised that her fear had lessened a bit. Slowly, she left the dimly lit,

unfamiliar room.

As Olivia emerged from the room, Tyler walked into the living room, where he was greeted by the housemaid. They started talking when he spotted Olivia, who had just left the room.

He paused and locked eyes with her from downstairs. Olivia gazed back at him.

Tyler slowly ascended the stairs, approaching her until he stood before her. “If you need anything, just let me know,” he said, referring to anything she might require in the house.

Hearing that, Olivia felt uneasy.

Tyler continued, “You can set any conditions you’d like, as long as I can meet them.”

“Tyler, Naomi is my sister. I don’t need any conditions

she shouldn’t meddle in their affairs, Olivia didn’t want their

He gave a brief response and said, “It’s late, go get some rest.”

and entered

approached Olivia and offered to show her to her room. “Ms. Olivia, let

to your room.”

had no idea if she had said something wrong. She shuddered before answering the

explained, “This is your room. Mr. Tyler’s room is next door. If you need anything, feel free to call for me.”

felt a sense

“Mr. Tyler asked me to bring you a glass of milk

consideration from Tyler, but she gave a short response, “Thank you.”

of bed. The house, with its vastness, seemed to amplify the sound of

dining area, she saw Tyler having breakfast. He

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reading a newspaper, he looked up as Olivia approached. “Did