The Beginning Of All Sins novel (Olivia and Tyler)
Chapter 26

Chapter 26

Jacob approached Olivia after Tyler left, moving closer as if he wantedto touch her cheek. She felt a surge of fear as he neared, but he tookhold of her shoulders. “Olivia!”

He held her tightly in his arms. She felt utterly drained.

Meanwhile, Tyler had driven some distance away. However, he glancedat the rearview mirror when he stopped at a traffic light and saw themhugging

Jacob's sole concern was Olivia's well-being. “Come on, let's go to thedorm.” He held her hand and led her forward, but she spoke up, “I'mhungry, Jacob.”

He was

as willing to give her anything she desired. He replied when he heardher, “Sure, let's eat.”

When they took a seat at the restaurant they used to frequent, Jacobbusied himself with serving her, fetching utensils and napkins.

Olivia sat there, observing his actions. In the past, watching him hadalways made her smile like a fool, but today, she couldn't muster thathappiness.

When their food arrived, Jacob placed a slice of meat onto her plate.“Eat more meat, Olivia. You need protein.”

She didn't eat. He couldn't comprehend why she wasn’t touching herfood. “You said you were hungry. Why aren't you eating?”

Instead, she stated firmly, “Stop looking for me, Jacob. We've brokenup.

This time, she spoke with unwavering seriousness, no trace ofhesitation. She knew the slightest hesitation would give him hope, andshe had no intention of giving him any.

His hands holding the utensils paused, and he stared at her.

Olivia had no desire to stay, so she rose from her chair. As she stood,Jacob reached out to grab her hand, his expression equally serious.“Can you tell me the reason?”

“I've fallen in love with someone else,” she declared.

“Who is it? Will you tell me?”

“You don't need to know.” Olivia shook off his hand heartlessly. Shewanted to leave.

Jacob blocked her and said coldly, “I don’t believe you. You're nottelling the truth.”

Olivia pushed his hand away and looked straight at him. “You want thetruth? Fine, Pll give it to you. What's the point of your hard work? You'llalways be at the bottom, no matter how hard you try. What's the pointof marrying you? To compete with you? Stop dreaming. How much timedo I have to fight with you? Jacob, wake up.”

She had no idea how she managed to say all that.

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Jacob took a step back, stunned to hear those words coming from hermouth. “Is that your truth?”

"Yes.'

The restaurant was filled with other university students, and all eyeswere now on them.

Olivia showed no concern for his dignity as she asked cruelly, “Is thereanything else you'd like to ask me?”

Jacob stood there in silence, his expression blank.

Pushing the chair away from her, Olivia departed without looking back.She appeared resolute, as if she had finally shed a heavy burden.However, as she reached a street corner, she began to feel suffocated.She squatted on the ground and sobbed, her hand covering her mouth.She allowed herself to cry for only a brief moment, well aware thatJacob was still at the restaurant and might come out at any time.