The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 117

Claude grinned. “Nah, I just got here myself.

Olivia glanced at his drink, noticing the melted ice and damp exterior. “Sorry about that. Traffic was a nightmare,” she apologized.

“It’s all good. I’ve got plenty of time,” he reassured her, presenting the trinket he found. “Is this yours?”

Taking the necklace, Olivia held it close. Claude added, “Must be very important to you, isn’t it?”

“My mother left this for me,” she whispered.

Claude nodded knowingly. “I’m glad I called you about it, then.”

Grateful for the return of her cherished possession, Olivia thanked him sincerely. “Thank you, Claude.

face and advised, “Be more careful

that in mind,” she

Claude and Olivia were hardly familiar with

drink a

endearing. “Thanks for the advice,

smiled warmly. “How did your mom pass away?”

a pang, Olivia tightened her grip on

his misstep, Claude quickly apologized, “I’m sorry, I

a moment of contemplation, Olivia decided it wasn’t a big deal. “She passed away from an illness a long time ago. This necklace is

an affair, so he decided to change the subject. “Hey, the

Claude. Despite the attention,

agreed to join him for ice cream. “Sure,

was dying to have one with a

be awkward, given Claude’s knowledge of her secrets, but their conversation flowed naturally as they enjoyed their