The Beginning Of All Sins

Olivia was deep in thought and didn't notice Tyler speaking to her until he tightened his hold. "You're so lost in thought you can't even hear me." Olivia turned toward him, shaking her head slightly.

Seeing her reaction, Tyler smiled. "Tell me what you're thinking about."

Feeling pressured, Olivia looked away, not wanting to meet his gaze.

Tyler understood her reaction and gently touched her neck. "Let's talk slowly, okay?" He encouraged her with his eyes, "Try to say something." Olivia felt his touch and wanted to speak, but instead, she shook her head again and nestled closer to him. She remained silent.

Tyler hugged her and didn't continue to force her to speak.

Alisa observed quietly. "She seems like she wants to say something but just can't."

Tyler just said, "It's okay, it takes time."

Alisa didn't reply.

gently pushed Olivia back a

only partially leaning on him, she

at him adoringly and

into his chest, and

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and her voice, Olivia could still read. She listened intently to Tyler's stories,

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read aloud to help Olivia relax and forget her troubles for a while. Distracted by the book,