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.”

I don’t need any conditions or compensation from you. Also, I hope that you won’t… be mad

in their affairs, Olivia didn’t want their relationship

seemed reluctant to discuss Naomi further. He gave a brief response

had to say. He turned and entered a nearby room, leaving Olivia standing there.

housemaid approached Olivia and offered to show her to her room. “Ms.

you to your room.”

she had said something wrong. She shuddered before answering the maid, ”

and explained, “This is your room. Mr. Tyler’s room is next door. If you need

alone, Olivia felt a sense of

added, “Mr. Tyler asked me to bring you a glass of milk later tonight.”

consideration from Tyler, but

getting out of bed. The

breakfast. He was dressed casually in home attire, but

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newspaper, he looked up as Olivia approached. “Did you