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.

mother greeted Ana, he approached them, exchanging greetings with Ana before

of contact with Claude, apprehensive that

were for nothing because Ana never even

there, so they weren’t too courteous and took Katrina’s warm greeting for granted.

their time there, Olivia shadowed Ana, refraining from wandering or engaging

from conversing with Claude, even

refrained from reaching out and let

speak with her friend

disinterested in conversation with Katrina, so they left after their tea session.

with closed eyes, while Olivia sat quietly,

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the Harris residence, Ana felt bored and went upstairs.

watched her, and her tense shoulders finally relaxed.

Sophie texted Olivia, inviting her to join a gathering