The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 81

Olivia walked with Jacob, and they didn’t notice anyone at the door. After a short. walk, she stopped and turned to him. “Here will do,” she said.

Jacob stopped as well.

They both felt surprised at how short the walk had been, lasting just over ten minutes. They stood together, gazing at each other under the shelter of the umbrella.

Neither of them could decipher the thoughts racing through the other’s mind at that moment. The air was still, with nothing but the sound of the wind and rain enveloping them.

Finally, Olivia broke the silence. “You can go now.” She only realized that she was choking when she spoke.

Jacob stood still, the rain falling around them. They looked like a couple on a quiet, rainy night, as if they were about to elope.

“Are you sure?” Jacob asked.

“Yes.”

blending together on the wet ground, as if they couldn’t bear to

scene quietly from his car.

coldness in his silence. He inquired, “Mr. Tyler, should we let her know we’re

watch them in the rain, his voice

Olivia didn’t notice

spotted it right away, but Jacob’s sudden appearance

rain, prompting both Olivia and Jacob

–

in a state of confusion. She instinctively looked at

addressing Olivia, “The rain is going to get

realized that Tyler

side door of Tyler’s car swung open, revealing Tyler dressed in black. The driver held the

rain and