The Beginning Of All Sins

Hillary held Naomi's hands and said, "I'll handle this for you, Naomi. It was my idea after all. Tyler isn't as harsh as you think." They made a call to see how Tyler would react.

Hillary continued, "He was against the abortion. That shows he still cares about your life, even with Olivia acting crazy."

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Hillary added, "Don't worry, it's not as terrible as it seems. I'm here for you, Naomi."

Naomi felt too worn out to move. She just sat there, exhausted.

After hanging up the call, Tyler was still standing there when Camilla approached him. She took the phone from him and asked, "Aren't you going to visit her, sir?" He replied with a distant look, "I will when I find the time."

Ana was visibly upset and lost in thought since coming downstairs.

Keith noticed her in the living room, but she didn't react to his presence. He asked, "What's wrong? You look really down."

Her attention snapped back at his voice. She looked at him, then walked away without responding.

Keith's expression grew stern, and he sighed quietly.

Tyler, watching from upstairs, saw everything.

After Ana left, Camilla began questioning the maids discreetly. With so many people around, she knew no secret would stay hidden forever.

Ana felt uneasy, not because she hated Olivia, but because it was hard seeing her like this.

She reassured herself she wasn't to

blame; she hadn't done anythingne

wrongl

It was Olivia who couldone?

handle the pressure.

Holding onto that thought, Ana stepped into her room.

*

Tyler remained upstairs while Stephen was there.

When the therapist stepped out, he

"It's tough. She does.net

talk to us, so I'm just

her used to my presence." S

Tyler responded seriously, "Hmm, okay."

Stephen left shortly after.

That night Alisa was caring for Olivia, talking and eating with her though it was mostly a one-sided Sation, and she had to feed

Olivia like a child.

When Tyler entered the room, Alisa was wiping Olivia's hands. She stood up and greeted him, "Sir."

Olivia tensed up as soon as Tyler walked in.

"You may leave," he said to Alisa.

She asked, "Are you sleeping here tonight, sir?"

Tyler didn't reply; just looked at Olivia silently.