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."

Olivia declined

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

stopped assisting Olivia and shifted the conversation,

managers finally perked up and went

the reports, while Olivia quietly continued eating.

seat. Noticing this, Tyler mistook her discomfort for boredom and gave her a

people reporting immediately stopped talking and

to step outside for

Olivia shook her head.

her refusal

comfort, he suggested aga