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 though he

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

Olivia. “Mr. Tyler is hardly ever home for

was taken aback and looked

busy entertaining. But since it’s your first day here, I should at least

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

had prepared, and he

She stared at him, relieved to see no signs of

dinner came to an end, Olivia’s heart raced, and she felt increasingly flustered. She stood by the table, unsure of what

Tyler asked, “Do you want to take a walk?”

her head. “I’ll help with the dishes.”

let her go, but he called her