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.

she was still wary of him, he didn't push further. Instead, he stood and walked over to the vanity, pulling out a necklace from a jewelry box. He examined it for a moment

out his hand, offering the necklace

at him blankly. Even when presented with

mother left this for you. It was

Her face remained expressionless.

you? Let's make it a bracelet," Tyler suggested, hoping to coax her hand toward

him, torn between distrust

necklace several times, and

at

put it on?" he asked, his

hesitation but no refusal, he tried once more,

him. In an unexpected move,

aback, Tyler smiled

he touched her but didn't

the necklace around