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.

of fatigue, and her skin became sticky. This unfamiliar room made her feel uneasy. She turned to Tyler and asked,

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

table and Tyler still in the same position. She asked softly, “Did you ask the maid

eyes, causing Olivia to gasp in shock. “Are you sure you’re alright,

glanced at her. “Can you get me a glass

drinking during the gathering, Olivia hurried to fetch water. Unsure

“It’s warm.”

light, making him appear more like a married man.

“Feeling better?”

handed the empty glass

“You want more?”