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.

her retreating 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

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

blankly. Even when presented with the silver necklace, she

mother left this for you. It was your favorite,"

Her face remained expressionless.

it a bracelet," Tyler suggested, hoping to

him, torn between

reassured her gently, "I'm your husband, remember? You lost this necklace several times, and each

at

he asked, his

refusal, he

stopped dodging him. In an unexpected move, she extended her arm toward

Tyler

She trembled as he touched

necklace