The Beginning Of All Sins

Dressed in pajamas, Tyler asked Olivia in a light and easy–going way, “How was it outside today?”

Olivia didn’t answer him as she lay in bed.

He noticed her silence and gently prodded, “What’s wrong?”

She recalled running into Sophie earlier but quickly dismissed the thought, shaking her head. “Nothing.”

Seeing her reaction, Tyler didn’t press further. He was in a surprisingly good mood, eyes warm and soft.

“Do I still reek of alcohol?” he asked, and then he opened the windows.

his

After his shower, Olivia couldn’t smell any alcohol on him. She nestled deeper into her blanket and shook her head. “No.”

“That’s good to hear.” Tyler laughed lightly.

Olivia watched him from her cozy spot in bed. He was by the window, dressed in dark

blue pajamas. Feeling a bit overwhelmed, she looked away.

“Are you hungry?” he asked, after letting fresh air into the room.

Muffled by the sheets, Olivia replied, “No.”

But truthfully, she was hungry. She just didn’t want to admit it, worrying about gaining more weight.Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

Tyler chuckled and walked to the door. His smile faded when he ordered Nina, “Bring some food.”

“Yes, sir,” Nina responded and went downstairs.

Watching him stand over there, Olivia noticed that Tyler had smiled a lot today, which

made her think.

When the food arrived, Tyler turned to her and said, “Have some chicken porridge to make your stomach feel better.” He was in a great mood today.

She didn’t respond but started eating after Nina served the food. Tyler sat nearby, reading the newspaper.

Watching him, Olivia felt a stir of emotions. She wondered if she was falling for the kindness in his gaze, a kindness she thought wasn’t meant for her.

The next day, Olivia felt down.

Tyler noticed her mood and tried to be even more considerate. He wanted to keep the baby safe here, so he took extra care of her feelings.

He offered, “Want me to take you out somewhere?”

Olivia wanted distance between them. “I can go by myself, Tyler.” She was firm in her

response.

Tyler stared at her for a long time before saying, “Sure. Any place you’d like to visit today?”

“Anywhere is fine,” she replied.

“Okay, just

tell the driver,” he said. Since she had passed the risky stage, he allowed her

more freedom in her activities.

“Mm–hmm, I will.”

Before they went downstairs for breakfast, Tyler affectionately stroked her head.

Feeling bored, Olivia decided to go out after eating, letting Nina know she’d be leaving

with the driver.