The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 109

The dining hall fell silent at Olivia’s words. Maisy’s expression changed. “Why?”

Olivia had been contemplating this moment for a while. With a trembling voice, she spoke up, “I’ve been thinking about this for some time. I can’t accept the bracelet, but I appreciate your kindness.”

Maisy seemed displeased but ignored Olivia’s words.

Ana, surprised by Olivia’s refusal, questioned, “You don’t like the bracelet Grandma gave you?”

“It’s not that,” Olivia clarified, her voice uneasy. “It’s just too expensive, Aunt Ana. I can’t accept it.”

Ana wasn’t going to let her get a gift? Maisy wanted you to have

away: “Do you think we’d take back it. Are you rejecting her gesture?”

was confrontational, leaving Olivia speechless.

“At my age, I cherish each day. I didn’t expect you wouldn’t appreciate

held the bracelet, feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to proceed. Grandma, I really can’t…” she began, but Maisy cut

stepped in, “Since it’s a gift from

atmosphere grew increasingly tense, with Maisy looking more and

annoyed.

Tyler noticed her slowly withdrawing her hand.

and said, “It’s just

don’t take it off. Grandma would be upset if you did,

at

breakfast, the atmosphere remained strained, so Tyler and

doesn’t matter. Just keep it.” He didn’t want