The Beginning Of All Sins

"It's a long story, but I'll help her if she needs it. I'll visit her again when I finish my work," Claude said. Sophie listened quietly, surprised by his words.

Then he added, "Okay, go on with your day. I'll let you know if there's anything new about Olivia."

Sophie felt relieved hearing that, and her tension eased. "Okay."

He gently patted her head and then left.

But what Sophie didn't know was that Claude had sent people to spy on Olivia. He hadn't received any updates yet.

Just as he was about to check in for an update, Lilah approached him quietly. "There's trouble at the Harris Residence," she whispered.

Claude stopped in his tracks, surprised. "What happened?"

Later that day, in Olivia's room, a doctor was checking the baby's heartbeat. He listened intently to the steady thumps through the machine before finally speaking, "The baby is healthy, its heartbeat is strong." Tyler, who was also in the room, nodded in relief.

Olivia looked defeated, her arms raised as if giving up. She held that pose for a long time.

Finally, Alisa spoke up, "You can lower your arms now, ma'am. The doctor is finished, let's go rest."

Olivia dropped her arms, and they helped her to the bed. She lay there, staring blankly into space.

Tyler noticed and asked, "Are you okay? You seem shocked."

She glanced at him, then quickly looked away, her expressionPublished by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

vulnerable, like a scared puppet

seemed she was still processing the reality of her pregnancy.

Tyler decided to give her some space. Turning to the doctor, he asked, "Is there anything we need to watch out for?"

"She needs a few more check-ups. She might have to visit the hospital," the doctor replied.

"Okay, I'll make sure she gets there," Tyler responded.

"Good. Also, encourage her to walk

more during her second trimester et

It's

od for the delivery," the doctor

Tyler nodded in agreement. "I'll do that."

"Alright, everything looks good for now. I'll be going," said the doctor.

"I won't see you out," Tyler replied, still focused on Olivia.

The doctor said his goodbyes and left. Tyler then sat next to Olivia, who was still staring blankly.

"Still in shock?" he gently asked,

knowing she couldn't accept the fact

that she was pregnant. After all, she had lost her memory. He knew he had to give her time to adjust.