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.

legs. Realizing 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 before returning to her side and

offering the

when presented with the silver

left this for you. It

Her face remained expressionless.

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

at him, torn between distrust

and each

at

I put it on?" he asked, his tone gentle and

her hesitation but no refusal, he tried once

Olivia stopped dodging him. In an unexpected move, she

aback, Tyler

trembled as he touched her but

the necklace