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.

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

news got out, Olivia became fearful of contact with Claude, apprehensive that Ana might discover his

Ana never even considered that and only spoke

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

shadowed Ana, refraining from

also refrained from conversing with Claude, even during

from reaching out and let Olivia

with her friend

was disinterested in conversation with Katrina, so they left

back, Ana remained silent with closed eyes, while Olivia sat quietly, resembling a

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tranquil tree.

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Ana

her, and her tense shoulders

her to join a gathering