The Beginning Of All Sins

Olivia had to stay in the hospital for one night for observation and went home the next day. Everyone at the Harrises was anxiously waiting for the amniocentesis result.

She noticed Tyler was surprisingly calm during these days. He didn’t seem worried and was always by her side.

Three days later, Linda dropped by. She walked into the bedroom where Tyler was busy with paperwork and said, “The results are out, Mr. Tyler. It’s all good.” Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

Hearing this, Tyler stood up. He’s tall and always looks dignified just by being there. Even though he’s usually quiet, he’s not too serious but comes off as grown–up and graceful.

“Everything’s fine?”

“Mm–hmm.”

Olivia, who was sitting in bed, finally relaxed.

Everything was okay. It really was…

She closed her eyes, relieved from the weight of her worries.

Tyler, still calm, said, “Good to hear,” then told Linda, “Thank you. You can go now.”

Linda looked relaxed too. “Alright, sir.”

After Linda left, he turned to Olivia. “You’ll be up and about soon. You should get out

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“I’d like to visit my school,” Olivia said.

“Of course,” Tyler replied, ready to make her happy.-

Maisy was the happiest in the household after finding out the result. She showered Olivial with gifts, having them sent over by the maids.

The gifts piling up were fancy, each possibly as costly as a house. But Olivia wasn’t thrilled; she felt overwhelmed and wished she could say no.

Tyler tried to cheer her up, “Just accept them. They’re from grandma.”

But Olivia had something else on her mind. “I’d like to go home, Tyler.”

His smile vanished at her words. After a moment, he said, “I heard your dad’s been busy. I’ll take you home once he’s back.”

Olivia was doubtful. “Did he go on another business trip?”

Her phone was broken, so she hadn’t been in touch with anyone. She had been wanting to call Darren, but she couldn’t. She had no idea what he had been up to.

“Mm–hmm,” Tyler said, “He’s away on business.”

Disappointed, she nodded. “Alright, then.”

She actually missed Darren.

What Olivia didn’t know was Tyler wanted to keep her away from the Jones family. He thought it unnecessary for her to be in touch with them, hoping to spare her from stress. Sitting by her bed, he looked genuinely concerned. “Let’s go to the movies in two days. What do you think?”

Olivia wasn’t interested. She felt it was important not to depend too much on him. Their relationship should be about the baby and nothing more.

“I’d

“I’d rather just visit my school, Tyler,” she insisted, shaking her head.