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.

and advised, “Be more careful with your

in

and Olivia were hardly familiar with each other.

a little less next time?”

for the

warmly. “How did your

a pang, Olivia tightened her

apologized, “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to be insensitive.”

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

he decided to change the subject. “Hey, the ice cream here

noticed other women casting glances at Claude. Despite the attention, he seemed unfazed, as if used

nature, Olivia agreed to join him for ice cream. “Sure, I’d love to.”

have one with a friend anyway.”

of her secrets, but their conversation