The Beginning Of All Sins

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That night, Katrina called Ana. The latter accepted the invitation.

However, only Ana attended the gathering, accompanied by Olivia, as Maisy had declined

their invitation.

Ana had no intention of concealing Olivia, understanding that doing so would only fuel the rumors. Thus, she brought Olivia along to the party.

Olivia had no freedom to decline participation in any activities. Until the birth of the child, she was expected to fulfill the role of a dutiful daughter–in–law, even during their time at

the Pearce residence.

Upon Olivia’s arrival that morning, Sophie was at home and greeted the guests with her aunt.

Olivia walked behind Ana and didn’t greet Sophie. She just quietly stood there. Nonetheless, Sophie’s gaze remained fixed on her, attempting to communicate silently.

Olivia kept avoiding her.

his mother greeted Ana, he approached them, exchanging greetings with Ana before glancing at Olivia. His expression

apprehensive that Ana might

Ana never even considered that and only spoke to Katrina.

first time there, so they weren’t too courteous and took

shadowed Ana, refraining from

conversing with

out and let Olivia be. Meanwhile, Sophie

friend but

gathering was uneventful, simply drinking tea. Ana was disinterested in conversation with Katrina,

way back, Ana remained silent with closed eyes, while Olivia

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tranquil tree.

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Harris residence, Ana felt bored and went upstairs.

and her tense

texted Olivia, inviting her