The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 261

Olivia’s head was lowered, unaware that her face rested against Tyler’s chest. His chin nestled in her hair as they stood together in the dazzling lights.

After a long pause, she finally responded to his earlier words.

Tyler lowered his face and whispered, “Happy Birthday, Olivia.”

Startled, Olivia lifted her head, her expression a mix of surprise and disbelief.

No one remembered her birthday, not even herself. She rarely celebrated it, the occasion only serving as a painful reminder for Hillary of Darren’s affair with her mother.

Therefore, they only celebrated Naomi’s birthday, never hers. As time went by, she stopped anticipating her birthday.

Olivia was quiet.

saying softly, “This isn’t your fault. Don’t beat yourself up. You didn’t choose

her feel a bit lighter. She often felt guilty just for being born.

said, her voice

her closer, his face showing more worry. “Olivia,” he said softly.

if he was really trying to understand her pain. But being so close made her

can’t breathe, Tyler,” she told him, feeling

actually smothered; it was her heart racing that made her anxious.

nuchal translucency scan with Tyler.

way there.

noticed her anxiety. “It’s just a routine check–up. It’s going to be alright.”

looking

patted her head. “Just relax, everything’s okay.”

he