The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 396

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.

was present as well. As his mother greeted Ana, he approached them, exchanging

of contact with Claude, apprehensive that Ana might discover his identity as the man in the

Ana never even considered that and only spoke to

so they weren’t too courteous and took Katrina’s warm greeting for

their time there, Olivia shadowed Ana, refraining

from conversing with Claude, even

from reaching out and let

speak with her friend

was uneventful, simply drinking tea. Ana was disinterested in conversation with Katrina, so they left after their tea

Ana remained silent with closed

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residence, Ana felt bored and went upstairs.

and her

Olivia, inviting her to