The Beginning Of All Sins

Tyler's actions softened when he saw Olivia's reaction. He asked gently, "Can I wipe your hands?"

Olivia just stared at him.

Tyler picked up the towel that Alisa had left on the nightstand. He gently took Olivia's hand and began to wipe her hands carefully.

Olivia kept her head down, watching as Tyler handled her fingers. At first, her fingers trembled slightly, but she didn't pull away. She let him continue, allowing him to wipe them attentively. Tyler caressed each of her fingers tenderly, his eyes full of compassion. The warmth of the towel made Olivia feel comfortable, which is why she watched so intently.

About twenty minutes later, Alisa walked in and stopped short, surprised. Olivia was letting Tyler get this close?

After he finished, Tyler placed Olivia's hands back on her knees while still squatting next to her. "Okay, your hands are clean now. The necklace on your wrist looks even prettier."

All ladies liked to feel pretty, and Olivia glanced at her wrist.

Just then, Alisa entered and called out, "Sir."

with his hand for her to be quiet. She quickly stopped talking, and only then did he stand up

"Ma'am," Alisa began.

wore a faint smile, seeming happier now. "Remember,

"The lisa was confused.

After a

pause, she realized

Her heart skipped

as she replied, "Got it,

Olivia, then added, "Only bring up

responded, a bit

to get comfortable with his presence before he finally left her in

necklace on her wrist.

watched Olivia

had happened in her short absence However, remembering Tyler's words