The Beginning Of All Sins

Ana's eyes had not left Olivia. She was still reeling from the fact that things had turned out this way. Her heart was racing. She heard the butler, and yet she did not move. Maisy was a lot more compliant. She left with the butler immediately. Ana watched her go and followed suit.

Seeing the Harrises gone, Hillary and Naomi thought it was better if they left, too. Only Darren remained, still weeping. "Oh God, not my daughter..."

Tyler stood there expressionlessly.

Camilla approached him. "Please, Mr. Jones. The doctor and the nurses need the space to give Olivia the best she needs right now."

Darren had no choice. He left, too.

Outside, Ana seemed lost in her thoughts while Maisy was tearing up.

"Don't worry about this. We should hear what the doctor thinks," the butler said comfortingly.

Maisy was so crestfallen she could hardly reply. Ana simply stood aside in silence as the butler tried to comfort Maisy.

from the ward. Ana and Maisy's

coming between the two and suggested,

looked away. They followed the butler's suggestion

watched them leave with a faint grimace, but she already knew that the Harrises were never

a sob. "She's like this because...

may not feel as

had been part of their family since she was in her teens. There were bound to be

don't know what has befallen Olivia, so don't get too bogged down by your speculations,

my fault! If it weren't for me... she would have never ended up like this! We neglected her emotional needs

felt a pang

making speculations. Maybe she'll be back after two days! Besides, Olivia has been one of the Harrises for a while

was certain she was the one

stretch!" Darren suddenly spoke up. "Now