The Beginning Of All Sins

Alisa knew Tyler was up to something. Concerned, she said, "Sir, the doctor mentioned she's still not stable."

Tyler remained silent, and Alisa left the room quietly after a pause.

Olivia felt uneasy when she noticed only she and Tyler were left. She tried to keep her distance.

As Tyler approached, she panicked and tried to run, but he simply squatted next to her, positioning himself to be lower than her eye level. He looked up, catching her anxious expression.

They were in an odd position; one squatting and the other sitting on the bed.

"Olivia," Tyler spoke softly to catch her attention. "Are you getting used to everything?" he asked gently.

Olivia curled up in bed, not responding.

Trying to sound soothing, like talking to a child, he suggested, "How about we go for a walk?"

She looked away, moving again.

Instead, he stood and walked over to the vanity, pulling out a necklace from a jewelry box. He examined it for a moment before returning to her

the necklace to her. "Do

at him blankly. Even when presented with the

this for you. It was your favorite," he

Her face remained expressionless.

it a bracelet," Tyler suggested, hoping to coax her

torn between distrust and

"I'm your husband, remember? You lost this necklace several times, and each time you were so upset. Remember how you came to me

at the

I put it on?" he asked, his

no refusal, he tried once more, "Would you like

him. In an unexpected move, she extended her

aback, Tyler smiled

her wrist. She trembled as he touched

necklace around