The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 43

“Hmmm, sure. I’ll send you to school.”

Olivia declined his offer. “No need, Tyler, I can go on my own, I’ll take public transportation.”

Tyler respected her choice; he didn’t want her to feel constrained in his home. “Alright, just make yourself at home. I’ll try to come home earlier tonight.”

Olivia nodded in response, but she froze halfway through her nod. She couldn’t help but wonder if she was reading too much into his words. The cutlery in her hands suddenly felt heavier.

When Olivia returned to Sandalwood Palace that evening, Tyler was still out. The maid welcomed her, saying, “Welcome back, Ms. Olivia.”

Concerned about dinner, Olivia asked, “Are you busy preparing dinner?”

The maid was surprised to hear that, but she replied right away, “I haven’t made dinner yet. Can you wait?”

Olivia realized she misunderstood her, so she said, “No, I’d like to help since I have nothing to do.”

The maid sensed Olivia’s unease in the large house. After a brief pause, she agreed, “Sure, come with

me.”

setting down her bag. Together, they

how to do many things while living

“Ms. Naomi loves floral cookies. I’ve been baking them for her for over ten years.”

dough, froze as

suggested, “Ms. Olivia, why don’t

washing her hands, Olivia headed to

entered the room when Olivia, who didn’t

out, “Tyler.”

to arrive in the living room. Olivia did not realize that there was flour on her cheeks. She called out to him,

had been busy in the kitchen, Tyler inquired, “Why are you

“I didn’t have much to do, so I decided to help in the kitchen

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hesitate to

didn’t feel uncomfortable, Olivia nodded and returned to the