The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 163

Colleen wasn’t convinced. “No way! I saw you crying on your bed!”

Olivia spotted Maisy in the hall and approached her, grimacing a little. “Sorry, I woke up late today.” She felt embarrassed for being the only one who hadn’t been up early in the Harris household. It made her seem rude and messy.

Maisy frowned. “Sweetie, you’re apologizing for sleeping in? You were busy! It’s only natural you’d sleep in. When I was your age, I slept even more!”

Before Olivia could respond, Maisy added, “Now, if Tyler bullies you, just tell me. I’ll support you!”

“Yeah, we’ve got your back!” Colleen chimed in.

Olivia had no idea the situation had escalated beyond her control. She was starting to feel a little embarrassed.

Maisy beckoned her over. “Come here, child. I’ll treat you better than that silly boy. Can’t believe he upset you so soon after the wedding!”

Colleen pushed and guided Olivia to sit with Maisy.

she couldn’t explain herself anymore. Tyler hadn’t mistreated her at all. It was all in her head, but she had no way out

lunch, Ana brought up the issue. “I heard Tyler mistreated you today.

Not at all, Aunt Ana!” Olivia

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and knife down. “Aunt Ana?” she repeated. Keith watched from

hoping for guidance, but he remained

had always wanted Olivia to address

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as her

parents.

tense. Suddenly, Tyler turned to Olivia and casually remarked, “Old habits die hard,

Dad,” Olivia said with great difficulty.

softened. “Now that’s better.”

“Now, Tyler may seem cold sometimes, but we all care for you as our daughter–in–law,

still adjusting to her new role.