The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 44

Tyler scooped up a spoonful of soup and tasted it.

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Olivia watched him with anticipation and asked, “How is it?”

The soup had a delightful sweetness and the fragrance of truffle oil. But Tyler responded in a matter- of–fact tone, “Not bad.”

Olivia couldn’t tell if he was just being polite, and her disappointment showed in her flat response,

Oh.”

change in her tone but acted as

replied, “Nothing,” before taking her seat across from him.

in the dishes and shared a bit of information with Olivia. “Mr. Tyler is hardly

and looked at Tyler

spoon, Tyler explained, “I’m usually busy entertaining. But since it’s your

do that, Tyler. Just stick to your routine. I can manage on my own.” Despite the imposing size of the house, she offered to

dishes Olivia had

he liked them or not. She stared at him, relieved to see no signs of displeasure.

dinner came to an end, Olivia’s heart raced, and she felt increasingly flustered. She stood

asked, “Do you

shook her head. “I’ll

let her go, but he called her