The Beginning Of All Sins

Olivia had been staying upstairs a lot lately. She confirmed, "I have."

Tyler suggested, "You don't have to go to those events if you don't like them." He was referring to the charity auction they attended last night.

Olivia replied sincerely, "You can take Naomi with you next time."

"She might not be able to attend all of them because of her health. I just want her to feel better, that's why I've been taking her out these past few days." He then loosened his shirt collar and walked over to the wardrobe. These days, he rarely comes into the room for anything other than to change clothes.

As Tyler's footsteps faded, Olivia sat quietly with her gaze lowered.

Tyler asked, "Where are the documents on the table?" He usually kept his papers

to the items in the room, quickly stood up. "Let me look for them." She began

found them in the cabinets, remembering she had put them there earlier

these the ones you're looking

briefly glanced at them and replied

was thin. Other than her growing belly, she looked as she did before pregnancy, dressed in maternity clothes for comfort and appearing like an

instructed, "Go rest." He then left with

knew he was also eagerly waiting for the baby's birth, hoping it would resolve things.

and emotionless,

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a hectic day caused