The Beginning Of All Sins

Tyler leaned against the back of his chair. "I see. I've blamed you wrongly. Sorry, I should have thought about this from your perspective." Olivia held the cookie tightly. Crumbs had begun to get into her nails.

Tyler suddenly shot a look at the secretary. "Leave the room for us."

Linda immediately obeyed. "Alright."

Olivia was uncertain why he was doing this. She thinned her lips and waited.

Once Linda left, Tyler stood up and approached Olivia, causing her to tense up.

he whispered next to her. "She threatened me with you. Do you know

felt like the space between them had shrunk too quickly. Olivia

and raven-black hair. She appeared fragile yet tenacious. Every inch of her seemed to ignite something primal

you didn't," he

recently realized the mess I've made for myself. My mother set an obvious trap, waiting for me to

could feel his finger grazing her hair lightly-as if he

you are? Your entire being is tempting me. How am I supposed to hold

watering. Her face radiated with purity, akin to the moon's glow. Her tears

moment. He