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.

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 squatting down

offering the necklace to her. "Do

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

left this for you.

Her face remained expressionless.

you? Let's make it a bracelet," Tyler

stared at him, torn

times, and each time you were so upset. Remember how

at the necklace

I put it on?" he asked, his tone

no refusal, he tried

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

Tyler

he touched her but

the necklace