The Beginning Of All Sins

Tyler’s response was calm as he handed over the prescribed medication. After a brief up, “We’ll need a marriage certificate for IVF.”

pause,

he spoke

Naomi was stunned.

Meeting her gaze, Tyler continued, “IVF might not work on the first try. I could talk to Olivia about this, but she’s only in her twenties. We can’t predict the risks she might face. You wouldn’t want her to experience those, right?”

Naomi hadn’t fully considered these aspects. “I didn’t know all of that,” she admitted awkwardly.

Tyler left the ward with a somber expression. His assistant murmured something to him, but he walked away without acknowledging it.

Olivia was oblivious to Naomi’s situation. She had spent the entire day at school and then in the lab until late at night. Upon returning to Sandalwood Palace, she headed straight to her room, avoiding

any common areas.

Tyler returned home late that night. The maid informed him, “Miss Olivia has already gone to bed.”

Without a word, Tyler went to his room.

This had become their routine for the past two days. Their interactions were limited to brief encounters in the morning. At night, they never crossed paths; Olivia either returned home too early or Tyler arrived

too late.

It was Olivia’s deliberate choice. She preferred not to see Tyler if she could avoid it.

This routine continued for about a week. Then, one afternoon, Olivia received an unexpected call.

“Hello, is this Olivia Jones?”

Startled, she hesitated before responding. She hadn’t expected to hear Claude at all. “Who… who is this?”

A gentle voice replied, “It’s Sophie’s brother, Claude.”

Olivia’s heart raced. “How can I help you?” She stood at the edge of the library’s entrance,

surrounded by silence.

“I found a necklace, and I think it might be yours,” Claude explained.

Olivia’s grip tightened on her phone. “Does it have a heart–shaped pendant?”

“Yes, it’s made from platinum.” Material © of NôvelDrama.Org.

“It’s mine, Claude! Please, where are you?”

They agreed to meet at a cafe. Olivia entered and immediately spotted Claude. “Claude?”

He stood up as she approached. “Olivia!”

A smile spread across her face. “I hope I didn’t make you wait.”