The Beginning Of All Sins

Tyler watched Olivia playing with the birth locket. He was actually moved. Perhaps it was the best blessing one could give.

The next day, as Tyler drove past Olivia’s school, he briefly glanced while reviewing a document. Construction work had started.

Linda mentioned, “Claude is now managing Yancey Bank, but he’s starting off as a regular manager. He’s overseeing the financial contribution from the Harris Group to the school.” From NôvelDrama.Org.

Tyler’s expression hardened. “So, Claude is back for good.”

“That’s correct.‘

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Tyler’s focus returned to the document, his thoughts unreadable.

Suddenly, Linda’s phone rang. She answered and then told Tyler, “Mr. Tyler, the store called. They said the… bag has arrived.” She spoke the last sentence cautiously.

Tyler paused from reading the document, then after a moment, replied calmly, “Let’s pick it up on

our way.”

Linda nodded. “Sure, Mr. Tyler.”

They detoured to the mall. At the store, Tyler inspected the bag once it was removed from its dust bag.

The staff said, “It was brought here especially from overseas. It’s top quality.”

“Wrap it up,” Tyler instructed.

After the bag was wrapped, Linda watched the entire process. The staff presented Tyler with a paper bag adorned with a pink ribbon.

The store, known for its charming design, catered mainly to young women. Linda was surprised Tyler had come to collect the bag himself, especially since it seemed out of character for him to do such tasks directly.

She could tell how precious Olivia was to him. He seemed to really spoil her.

On their way out, Tyler’s attention was caught by a toy shop. Without hesitation, he entered and picked out a blue steel robot toy, a choice likely to delight any child.

Holding the toy, he decided it was perfect.

Linda, puzzled by Tyler’s actions, watched as he said to the staff, “I’ll get this. Wrap it up.‘

He paid with a credit card, ieaving Linda taken aback by his generosity. The staff had wrapped the toy before she could snap back to her senses.

Once everything was packed, they left the store. Tyler had Linda carry the elegantly wrapped bag as they returned to the car.

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Perhaps Olivia became idle because of the child, and perhaps it was a maternal instinct. Despite her condition, she adjusted her routine to match Ana’s, proving herself to be a considerate daughter–in-

law.