The Beginning Of All Sins

The managers didn't linger to chat; they just nodded and hurried off.

When Tyler and Olivia entered the room, everyone remained standing until they were seated. Tyler glanced at Olivia and asked, "Would you like anything in particular?"

The staff brought over the menus and handed one to Olivia.

The managers, who seldom saw Olivia, were not used to seeing such a tender moment between them.

Olivia shook her head, and Camilla, noticing the attention they were attracting, quickly intervened, "Let me pick something she'll enjoy."

Tyler silently handed the menu to Camilla, who then began discussing options with the staff.

Once all the dishes were served, Tyler made sure Olivia was comfortable and deliberately avoided discussing the village. He attentively helped her with her meal, offering gently, "Would you like to try this? Oh, how about this one? It's a bit sweet. Give it a taste."

remained silent, watching, as Olivia declined

a glass of orange juice in front of her, asking softly, "How about some

shifted the conversation, "Sorry for

and went straight

to the reports, while Olivia quietly continued eating. At one point,

this, Tyler mistook her discomfort for boredom and

people reporting immediately stopped talking

you need to step outside

Olivia shook her head.

by her refusal but

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