The Beginning Of All Sins

Olivia heard her name and turned around, and so did Camilla.

Camilla's face showed confusion, but Olivia focused on the person who had called her. It was a woman about her age, and Olivia looked at her, puzzled.Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Sophie was now standing in front of Olivia, looking straight at her. She had come here because she knew Olivia came for checkups at this hospital.

She had been visiting, hoping to bump into Olivia, and today she finally did. She was still a bit away when she spotted who was at the door. She couldn't believe her luck at first, but there she was-Olivia.

Before she could fully catch her breath, Sophie rushed to express her concern. "Why haven't you answered any of my texts? I've been looking for you. I'm so worried!"

Sophie's voice rose as she reached out and grabbed Olivia's arm. Olivia quickly pulled back, visibly scared.

Sophie was stunned and asked, "What's wrong, Olivia?"

Before Olivia could respond, Camilla stepped between them. "What do you think you're doing, Ms. Sophie?"

Olivia was still looking at Sophie, confused. She didn't recognize this woman or understand why she had grabbed her arm. Did they know each other?

After Camilla intervened, Sophie looked from Camilla back to Olivia, who was staring at her as if she was a stranger.

"What happened to Olivia?"

"I'm sorry, but I don't think I need to answer that." Despite her usual coldness toward the Pearces, Camilla remained polite. "I think you should go on with your day, Ms. Sophie."

Camilla turned to leave, and Olivia quickly followed her, but Sophie tried to approach again. This time, Olivia clung to Camilla and hurried away without looking back. S

Sophie called out again, "Olivia!"

Her loud voice caught the attention of people in the office, prompting the door to open and Tyler to step out. "What's going on?"

Sophie turned her attention from Olivia to the man at the door. Seeing Tyler, she looked away quickly.

Tyler's expression darkened briefly when he saw Sophie, but he quickly regained his composure. "Can we help you, Ms. Sophie?"

Sophie hesitated, feeling an

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unexplainable fear of Tyler, especially given past events involving her cousin and Olivia. She managed, "No... Nothing, Mr. Tyler."

Despite her answer, she was suspicious of Olivia's situation. Tyler then looked at Olivia and said, "Let's go."