The Beginning Of All Sins

Ana awoke early in the morning and settled onto the couch, a candle casting a soft glow on the table.

Moments later, the spy she had hired arrived and delivered his report, "Ma'am, Ms. Olivia had a high fever last night, and Mr. Tyler tended to her throughout the night upon returning from the fishing village." Ana smiled, her gaze fixed on the flickering candle.

"So, they spent the night together?" she asked.

Satisfied, she asked further, "Has her fever subsided?"

"It has," came the reply.

Ana's spirits lifted. "Continue to monitor them."

"Understood, Ma'am."

Olivia was roused from her slumber by her ringing phone. Her fever had broken, and with a clear head, she reached for her device. She sat up and hesitated before answering, recognizing the caller. Ana's voice came through, "Are you awake?"

Olivia felt a twinge of anxiety. She quickly responded, "Yes, Mom."

was not as harsh as

to explain Tyler's absence,

for breakfast. Share it

nervously bit her

trying to mend things between you two. Don't miss this opportunity.

a beat at

she managed to

seemed content and ended

soon as Olivia hung

she rested for a while before mustering the strength to rise from bed. Just

rang. Content he

a blanket,

to

the

a maid sent by Ana, holding a package "Ma'am, Ms. Ana asked

sent the maid all the way there. She accepted the food container and

and Mr. Tyler

pursed her lips, contemplating her next move. Eventually,