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.”

but acted

her head and replied, “Nothing,” before taking her seat

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

looked

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

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

dishes Olivia had prepared, and he tasted each

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

she felt increasingly flustered. She stood by the table, unsure

if not noticing her awkwardness, Tyler asked, “Do you want to take

head. “I’ll

he called