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. He chuckled, clearly in good spirits. Olivia

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

floral scent enveloped Olivia, reminiscent of gardenias from her childhood.

her and asked, “Are you okay? You’re

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

closer to the wall,” Claude

Tyler spotted Olivia walking with someone else. Recognizing the

while, Tyler narrowed his eyes,

hour later, it was almost time for Sophie’s class to end. “I gotta return to the lab,” Olivia said.

farewell. “Goodbye for now then. See

Olivia replied, chuckling as she headed

followed

we move on, Mr. Tyler?” the