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.

young man studied her sweet, beautiful face and advised, “Be more careful with your

in

acquaintance, Claude and Olivia were hardly familiar with each

guess I should tell you to drink a little less

found his concern endearing. “Thanks for the advice, Claude. I’ll remember

warmly. “How did your mom pass away?”

Olivia tightened her

Claude quickly apologized, “I’m sorry,

a big deal. “She passed away from

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

casting glances at Claude. Despite the attention, he seemed unfazed, as if used to it.

to join him for

was dying to have one with a friend

her secrets,