The Beginning Of All Sins

Olivia was drenched in sweat, unsure if it was from the heater or her fever. A tear lingered at the corner of her eye, her vision blurred by the heat.

Tyler only let go of her arms after a long time. He said, "Lie down."

Complying, Olivia moved her body but kept her gaze fixed on him.

"I'm really okay, Tyler," she repeated.

"I'm not worried about you. I'm worried about the baby," he explained, taking a seat beside her.

Instantly, Olivia understood. With her eyes lowered, she murmured, "I know."

She didn't expect him to be concerned for her.

"Drink some water."

Despite how beaten she looked, Tyler rose and filled a glass from the kettle. Returning to her side, he offered her the water.

Olivia noticed he was still wearing the same clothes as on TV-he must have just returned.

front of her. She felt like she was

helped her up after

he carried her. She held her head low, sitting

to feed her water, but his chin touched the top of her head as soon as he

her water, his chin brushed

the water once upright, only to realize she lacked the strength. Dizziness washed over her, leaving her unable to sit up straight. Tyler watched as she lay weakly in his arms, her chin lifting

spun, leaving her too

think. When

she looked

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her fiery red lips

idea that she looked like a meek little rabbit at the moment, one

were and fetched the

the water the

the back of her head, his fingers threading through her hair,

glass quickly,

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