The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 90

That night, the lights in Naomi’s ward remained on until the middle of the night. Olivia had been standing and waiting anxiously. It was around 3 A.M. when she finally caine out of the emergency room.

Naturally, Tyler stayed by her side throughout the ordeal. The medical staff had been moving briskly, and he seemed too preoccupied to notice Olivia, who had been quietly standing in a corner. Or perhaps he had noticed her but chose not to give her any attention.

Outside, the world was shrouded in darkness, contrasting sharply with Tyler’s worried, serious, and tired appearance.

From her spot in the corner, Olivia watched as the hospital bed, with Naomi lying unconscious, was wheeled past her. Another person walked past her as well.

Her eyes remained fixed on the breathing‘ machine attached to Naomi’s bed and on Naomi herself, who looked deathly pale. Olivia fell into a heavy silence, overwhelmed by sadness.

But she was also filled with relief that Naomi was going to be fine. If anything had happened to her, Olivia knew that she could never forgive herself, regardless of Julia’s feelings.

Tyler’s driver located Olivia. “It’s late, Ms. Olivia. I’ll

asked, “Can I see Naomi? It won’t

considering her request. Perhaps he was moved by her pitiful. appearance, as he

Naomi’s bed. Tyler was speaking softly to Naomi, his hand gently caressing

drained. Her gaze shifted toward Olivia, who was

moment she looked, they looked over too.

said, “I’m alright, Olivia.

rules about disinfection, and too

it was best to keep her distance, she turned and

head

then shut her eyes.

still unclear about what had happened, and as she entered the living