The Beginning Of All Sins novel (Olivia and Tyler)
Chapter 43

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“Hmmm, sure. I'll send you to school.”

Olivia declined his offer. “No need, Tyler, I can go on my own, I'll takepublic transportation.”

Tyler respected her choice; he didn’t want her to feel constrained in hishome. “Alright, just make yourself at home. I'll try to come home earliertonight.”

Olivia nodded in response, but she froze halfway through her nod. Shecouldn't help but wonder if she was reading too much into his words.The cutlery in her hands suddenly felt heavier.

When Olivia returned to Sandalwood Palace that evening, Tyler wasstill out. The maid welcomed her, saying, “Welcome back, Ms. Olivia.”Concerned about dinner, Olivia asked, “Are you busy preparingdinner?”

The maid was surprised to hear that, but she replied right away, “Ihaven't made dinner yet. Can you wait?"

Olivia realized she misunderstood her, so she said, “No, I'd like to helpsince I have nothing to do.”

The maid sensed Olivia's unease in the large house. After a briefpause, she agreed, “Sure, come with

me.”

Olivia accompanied the maid to the kitchen after setting down her bag.Together, they started preparing dinner.

Compared to her sister Naomi, who was pampered, Olivia had learnedhow to do many things while living with her grandmother. She wasquite skilled in the kitchen.

While they were cooking, the maid shared a piece of information withOlivia. “Ms. Naomi loves floral cookies. I've been baking them for herfor over ten years.”

Olivia's hands, which were kneading dough, froze as she heard that.At 9 P.M., Tyler finally returned home. The maid suggested, “Ms. Olivia,why don't you help me welcome Mr. Tyler?”

Quickly washing her hands, Olivia headed to the living room.

Tyler had just entered the room when Olivia, who didn't realize therewas flour on her cheeks, called

out, “Tyler.”

He happened to arrive in the living room. Olivia did not realize thatthere was flour on her cheeks. She called out to him, “Tyler.

Noticing that she had been busy in the kitchen, Tyler inquired, “Why areyou cooking?”

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Olivia explained, “I didn't have much to do,so I decided to help in the kitchen while waiting for you to comehome.”

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“Olivia, if you ever feel uncomfortable here, don't hesitate to let meknow. There's no pressure at all.”

Even though she didn't feel uncomfortable, Olivia nodded and returnedto the kitchen.

Tyler watched her leave. He then removed his the and went upstairs.When he went into the room, he saw white lingerie and a dress on thebed. He realized that this was Olivia's room, and he left right away.Tyler usually opted to sleep in the second bedroom, conveniently closeto his study. He'd often retreat there after finishing his work. However,the mald, thinking It Improper to offer the master bedroom to Olivia,prepared his usual room for her instead.

Making his way to the master bedroom, Tyler changed and thenheaded downstairs for dinner.

Olivia was already there, placing a bowl of soup she made in front ofhim. “I made this, Tyler. Try it,” she said, her voice tinged withuncertainty. She quickly pulled her hands back after setting down thebowl.

Seeing her in an apron, with flour dusting the tip of her nose and herhair slightly tousled, Tyler felt a warmth inside. He pondered whetherthis feeling stemmed from his emotions or was simply a reflection of theperson Olivia was.

He looked away, his expression turning stoic. He chose not to mentionthe flour on her nose.

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