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.

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

held out his hand, offering the necklace to her. "Do you recognize

him blankly. Even when presented with the silver necklace, she didn't

mother left this for you.

Her face remained expressionless.

for you? Let's make it a bracelet," Tyler suggested, hoping to

torn between distrust

your husband, remember? You lost this necklace several times, and each time you were so

at the

it on?" he asked, his tone

hesitation but no refusal, he tried once more,

In an unexpected move, she extended

Tyler smiled

trembled as he touched her but

the necklace around her