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.

was quiet, and after standing there for some time, Olivia began to feel the onset of fatigue, and her skin

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

emerged to find food on the table and Tyler still in the same position. She asked softly, “Did you ask the maid

causing Olivia to gasp in shock.

her. “Can you get me

Olivia hurried to fetch water. Unsure

“It’s warm.”

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

“Feeling better?”

empty glass to

“You want more?”