The Beginning Of All Sins

Naomi felt a sting, not because she suspected anything between Tyler and Olivia, but because…

She forced a smile. “Ah, so they at least like Olivia quite a bit.”

Olivia felt even more trapped. Guilt consumed her. How did it come to this? She had meant to do this for her sister, but now she found herself wearing the family’s bracelet, calling Maisy her grandmother,” and being approached by Ana as her future daughter–in–law.

It was as if she was robbing her sister blind. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

She couldn’t bear to look at Naomi. Her sister’s eyelashes fluttered, as if holding back tears.

Tyler noticed Naomi’s expression and smiled. “I didn’t ask Olivia to return the bracelet because it’s

hers now.”

“Yeah, I understand,” Naomi replied.

“The air out here isn’t good for you. Let’s go back inside,” he suggested.

Seeming too exhausted to protest, Naomi followed him back inside, pausing briefly. “Aren’t you coming, Olivia?”

“She still has classes later,” Tyler explained.

“Ah, right! She should prepare for her classes instead of hanging around here.” Naomi chuckled. Let’s have the driver take her to school. Make sure he drives safely, okay?”

Tyler hummed in agreement, escorting Naomi back to her room, leaving Olivia alone in the corridor.

Naomi settled onto her bed. “Hey, Tyler? Maybe you should drive instead. I don’t want Olivia to get the wrong idea.”

There was a brief silence before he responded, “Okay. You rest up.”

She nodded.

As he stepped outside, Olivia remained rooted to the spot, clearly surprised to see Tyler so soon. She took a step back.

Sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating Olivia. Tyler’s gaze trailed the sunlight to her neck, down to where he had left his marks from the previous night.

“Let’s go. Don’t dwell on this too much for now,” he said softly. “We’ll talk about everything once

we’re home.”

Η

His hand gently touched her neck. Startled, Olivia looked up at him.

Just then, Mrs. Jones called out, “Olivia?”

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