The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 65

The maid offered Olivia some comfort, saying, “Alright, go upstairs and rest. This has nothing to do with you.”

She then headed to the kitchen and had a thought, which she shared with Olivia, ‘ Please make coffee for Mr. Tyler and bring it to the study.”

Following the instructions, Olivia went to the bar to make coffee and then proceeded to the study. Tyler was inside, engrossed in his work, but he noticed her presence.

In the dimly lit room, they exchanged glances.

After standing there for a while, Olivia finally gathered the courage to walk in. She positioned herself next to Tyler’s desk and softly said, “Your coffee, Tyler.”

Their fingers brushed against each other when he reached out to take the coffee. Olivia quickly withdrew her hand.

He asked, “You didn’t go to school today?”

a little… tired, so I decided to

“I’m sorry.”

her hesitation, Tyler reached out

body remained still, she cautiously rested her head against his chest. “Does it still hurt?” Tyler asked, his voice soft and kind. His

to stay in his embrace for longer. She whispered, “I’m okay.”

placed his hand on her head, causing her to shudder

but feel sympathy for her. He reassured her, “Don’t

to lean into his embrace. Silence enveloped the study, and a lingering

she

intimacy with him. They both knew they shouldn’t engage in such closeness outside

now?

ship adrift, losing its

her even closer. His eyes brimmed with gentleness.

face paled as she struggled with her emotions. Unable to resist