The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 159

The elders showered Olivia with gifts, leaving her feeling overwhelmed. She glanced at Tyler, who simply instructed her to accept them.

As the dinner dragged on for three hours, Olivia grew increasingly exhausted, Tyler, having drunk wine, appeared weary as well.

Returning to their room, Olivia noticed Tyler’s red eyes. “Are you alright? If you’re hungry, I can ask the maid to bring something up,” she offered.

Tyler, appearing somewhat intoxicated, replied with a curt “Yes,” before unbuttoning his shirt and collapsing onto the couch. He rested his forehead on his hand, looking pale and drained under the harsh light.

Concerned, Olivia watched him silently.

skin became sticky.

mumbled a nonchalant “Yes,” without opening his eyes.

and Tyler still in the

eyes, causing Olivia to gasp in shock. “Are you

glanced at her. “Can you get me a glass of water?”

Olivia hurried to fetch water. Unsure of his preference, she returned with a glass and

“It’s warm.”

took the glass and downed it, his Adam’s apple bobbing visibly. The ring on his finger caught the light, making him appear more like a married man. His expression seemed to grow colder with the presence of

“Feeling better?”

handed the empty glass

“You want more?”