The Beginning Of All Sins

After hearing what Linda said, Tyler’s hand paused mid–air, and he turned his attention to the door.

One of them was inside the room, and the other was outside. There was a considerable distance between

them.

Olivia didn’t say anything as Tyler stared at her. He remained still, his expression complex.

Naomi wasn’t facing the door, so she couldn’t see who was outside. She only noticed Tyler staring at the

door. In a quiet voice, she asked, “What is it, Tyler?”

When he heard Naomi, Tyler glanced away from Olivia and casually offered, “Nothing. Want some gyozas?

Naomi, who had been craving them, smiled and accepted. “Okay. It’s been ages since I last had them. We

used to eat them all the time back in university.”

Tyler seemed distracted and didn’t really listen to her. He looked at the food in his hands, lost in thought.

After a moment, he told Linda, “You can leave now.”

Linda hesitated, then replied, “Okay, Mr. Tyler.”

Tyler turned his back to Olivia, who was still at the door, and asked Naomi, “Still thinking about that gyoza place?”

Caught up in memories, Naomi said, “Yes. That’s where we used to go on dates.” She then sighed. “Too

bad it closed down.”

Tyler chuckled. “I’ll try to find the chef for you.”

Naomi’s face lit up with a bright smile. “Really? That would be wonderful.”

Tyler carefully scooped out some gyozad let it cool a bit before offering it to her. “Try this one.”

Naomi gave a weak smile. “I’m not a kid, you know,

“You act like one sometimes,” Tyler teased.

Naomi laughed softly.

From the doorway, Olivia watched him feed her sister. All she could see was his indifferent side profile

Linda finally left, and the door closed firmly behind her. She offered Olivia, “Let me take you back, malam.”

Olivia gathered her courage and replied calmly, “No, thank you. The maid is here, she’ll take me back.”

Linda stood still while Olivia was wheeled away.

Later that afternoon, back in her room, Alisa told Olivia, “Mr. Tyler will probably visit you tomorrow.”

Olivia didn’t respond, so the maid added, “I’m sure he’ll come.”

Olivia just nodded and looked out the window.

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The next morning, Ana was furious because she hadn’t seen Tyler. Her frustration spilled over to Keith.

She asked him, “Do you know what happened to your daughter–in–law?”All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.