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.

introduced him to various sights

for long enough that he found all of them interesting. He chuckled, clearly in good spirits. Olivia was just

prompting Claude to instinctively pull her close, her body colliding with his

floral scent enveloped Olivia, reminiscent of gardenias

own protective gesture, quickly released her

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

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

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

narrowed his eyes, his

an hour later, it was almost time for Sophie’s class to end. “I gotta

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

as she headed back into the academy.

followed her.

on, Mr. Tyler?” the