The Beginning Of All Sins

Olivia immediately regretted her words as they left her lips.

As Tyler left, she felt stranded on a deserted island. He halted a few paces away and said, “Remember, you shouldn’t interfere. She does not need pity.”

How could Olivia not? As an outsider, she couldn’t just watch Ana being sad.

She thought she’d be heartbroken if that were her mother.

However, recalling that Ana was fighting Naomi, her conflicted expression vanished. It was true–Olivia shouldn’t interfere, nor did she have the right to. She was merely a pawn in this war, unable even to protect herself.

“The only thing you can do now is to give birth to the baby. You have no right to interfere in anything else.”

Olivia was rendered speechless. The blush of humiliation slowly faded from her cheeks. After a long pause, she finally spoke, “I understand.”

Tyler’s shadow reflected grimly on the floor. He frowned, withdrawing his cold gaze from her. This time, he truly left, heading to the bathroom

Having just returned home, Tyler would typically head out again after showering, a routine born of his recent hospital stays.

Olivia listened to the sound of water.

Tyler didn’t take a shower today, emerging only after washing his face. Water droplets adorned his face, dampening half of his shirt. He casually tossed his tie onto the table, his gaze flat as he addressed her. “I won’t be around for a while. Behave yourself here.”

Just then, Linda entered to start packing.

Olivia watched, puzzled about his sudden departure.

Tyler didn’t elaborate, merely seating himself on the couch as he waited.

Olivia’s shadow wavered on the floor like a feeble, dark cloud.

Once Linda had packed some clothes, she approached the couch. “Should I pack your daily necessities from the bathroom?”

“Please do,” Tyler responded.

Turning to Tyler, Olivia asked, “Are you moving out?”

Her tone remained calm.

Tyler met her gaze. “I’m going on a business trip.”

Upon hearing that, Olivia proposed, “Then, why don’t I move back home?” Material © of NôvelDrama.Org.

Tyler, engaged with Linda, appeared not to hear Olivia. He glanced at her, asking, “What did you say?”

Thinking he hadn’t caught her words, Olivia repeated, “I’ll go home. I’m more comfortable there.”

Ignoring her suggestion, Tyler instructed Linda to fetch his bags and got up from the couch.

Perplexed, Olivia pressed on, “Tyler-”

He stopped in front of her. “Nothing should happen to the baby.” His implication was clear: she needed to stay.

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