The Beginning Of All Sins

Olivia’s smile returned as she gently rubbed her belly.

The following morning, she woke to find Tyler had already left. Alisa, helping her out, briefly mentioned, “Mr. Tyler left early today.”

“Oh,” Olivia responded simply.

Her phone soon rang, and it was Hillary on the other end. Olivia, puzzled, answered, “Good morning, Aunt Hillary.”

“Morning! I hope I’m not disturbing you,” Hillary said in a cheerful tone.

It sounded noisy on Hillary’s side. Olivia was curious about the purpose of the call. “I just woke up.”

“I’m calling to invite you to Naomi and Tyler’s anniversary party. Please come!”

After a moment of silence, Olivia asked, “What anniversary is that?”

“It’s to celebrate their years together!”

Olivia was stunned.

“…Hello? Did you hear me?” Hillary checked.

“Uh, yes. About that,” Olivia quickly replied, “I actually sprained my foot. I’m stuck in bed for now.”

“Oh, that’s too bad. Your sister was really hoping to see you there. By the way, did you hear about the new building Tyler donated to your school for their anniversary? It’s named ‘ Naomi Valentina.‘ Isn’t that lovely?”

After a pause, Olivia answered, “I see.”

Hillary’s happiness was clear. “Are you sure you don’t want to come?”

“I really can’t, Aunt Hillary. Sorry.”

“I understand. I’ll see if we can find some time to visit you instead. Take care, bye!”

It seemed to Olivia that. Hillary had called just to share these things. Her motive couldn’t be

more obvious.

Olivia tightened her hold on her phone. ‘Naomi Valentina?‘ That name symbolized strength and well– being, was it not?

She was right; It was a very nice name.

Any upset on Olivia’s face disappeared quieldy. None of this was her concern. Her only job now was to focus on her pregnancy and give birth to the child.

Hillary had been suspicious for some time. Naomi’s sudden downturn on the day Olivia was rushed to the hospital remained a troubling mystery. Naomi’s condition had been stable thanks to her doctors, yet she worsened suddenly.

Had Naomi seen something that deeply upset her? What could have caused such distress? Only Tyler and Olivia knew. Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

Hillary remembered it was Tyler who had rushed Olive

to the hospital.