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.”

tone but acted as though

shook her head and replied, “Nothing,” before taking her seat across from

of information with Olivia. “Mr. Tyler is hardly ever home for dinner. This is the first

taken aback and looked

explained, “I’m usually busy entertaining. But since it’s your first day here, I should

can manage on my own.” Despite the imposing

him which dishes Olivia had prepared, and he tasted each one.

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

increasingly flustered. She stood by the table, unsure of what to

awkwardness, Tyler asked, “Do

her head. “I’ll help with the

her go, but he called her back,