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.

have known that my mother called me too," he whispered next to her.

gaze, and suddenly it felt like the space between them had shrunk too quickly. Olivia tightened her fists, closing

She appeared fragile yet tenacious. Every inch of her seemed to ignite

course you didn't," he

don't know the struggle I face I've only recently realized the mess I've made for myself. My mother set an obvious

skin crawled. She could feel his finger grazing her hair lightly-as if he was touching something

"Do you know just how seductive you are? Your entire being

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

entranced by the moment. He gently