The Beginning Of All Sins

Tyler slipped on his coat, buttoning it up while Naomi's question caught his attention. "Isn't she at the Harris residence? Where else would she be?" "She's nearly five months pregnant now, but I have no idea how she's doing. She doesn't respond to my texts anymore," Naomi lamented.

"She's fine, don't worry," Tyler assured her.

Without understanding why, Naomi felt a chill from his response. She studied him carefully.

Tyler's figure towered over her as he stood before her and said, "I'm heading to the airport. Anything else?"

Naomi realized he was ready to leave and board his flight. She closed his suitcase with a smile. "Alright, have a safe trip."

Grabbing his suitcase, Tyler gave a curt farewell before leaving.

Suddenly, Naomi blurted out, "Can I have a hug, Tyler?"

Her nerves were evident as she made the request, desperation filling her eyes.

It had been ages since they embraced. Naomi couldn't recall the last time they did.

hers upon hearing the request, his demeanor still distant. 'Can we ever mend this?' Naomi

Tyler?" Tears welled up, but she forced a smile, attempting to

are you talking about? I've moved on," he

you hug me?"

smell of medicine.

pleasant to hug.

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managed a strained

Tyler approached, enveloping her in his

buried her face in his chest, tears streaming down. She

Tyler embraced her,

on, so

it.

el.

has the time to cater to

his embrace, his words wounded her

not the Tyler she

solitary tear rolled down Naomi's cheek, her eyes opening to the reality of

them, a reminder of what once was