The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 61

Olivia felt a painful knot in her heart, but she suppressed it, maintaining at somber expression. “Hmm, okay. I understand.”

Tyler understood her thoughts and reassured her, “You don’t have to overthink it.

She replied softly, “Okay.”

He walked away, leaving her with her thoughts and the lingering pain in her

heart.

The birthday party Tyler threw for Naomi was a grand affair, attended by both friends and relatives. Naomi, dressed and made up, stood by his side with a cheerful expression. Together, they made a perfect couple.

Relatives chatted in the living room, surrounding Naomi. Olivia lingered nearby, unsure if she should join in.

Someone noticed her and commented, “Olivia has grown so much. Oh my, she’s so pretty.”

Darren and Mrs. Jones, wearing smiles, chimed in, “Yes, indeed. She has blossomed into a young lady.”

In reality, they were not genuinely pleased to see her. She had stirred up controversy among the relatives in the past, and they were often criticized whenever her name came up.

nobody invited Olivia to join them,

Naomi did nothing to include Olivia. Tyler refrained from intervening, considering it a family matter.

was perceptive. She greeted the relatives

to her room.

glass, Naomi suddenly retched, covering her

among the relatives as

asking, “How do you feel?”

softly, “Just

said in concern,

agreed, feeling touched. “Mm–hmm, got it.”

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said.

Naomi said made her panic.

seem to care about her internal struggle. He walked past her and

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Olivia came

room air

her ear, “You were really pretty