The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 118

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Claude went to the cashier, his movement casual and cordial–a far cry from the way Tyler carried himself. The latter would always carry himself with the grace of an aristocrat.

Claude’s smile seemed unbreakable, as if nothing could dampen his spirits. Returning to Olivia’s side, he suggested, “Come on, we can hang out together a little while longer, right?”

Olivia was stunned. She didn’t expect that.

“I heard the scenery around your campus is beautiful. I’m supposed to wait for Soof to finish her class, anyway.”

Olivia was more than happy to keep his company. She gladly agreed, eager to delay her return to

Sandalwood Palace.

the campus, she introduced him

enough that he found all of them interesting.

bike whizzed past Olivia, prompting Claude to instinctively pull her close, her body colliding with his

scent enveloped Olivia, reminiscent of gardenias from her childhood.

off guard by his own protective gesture, quickly released her and asked,

herself for injuries, feeling more grateful than embarrassed. She shook her head. “I’m

can walk closer to the wall,” Claude suggested gently.

on his usual route, Tyler spotted Olivia walking with someone else. Recognizing the figure as Claude Pearce, he instructed the

a while, Tyler narrowed his eyes, his thoughts

class

her commitments and bid her farewell. “Goodbye for now then. See

as she headed

followed her.

move on, Mr. Tyler?” the driver asked.