Chapter 33
Tyler remained still, allowing Olivia to kiss him.
When she wasn't sure what to do next, he softly asked while looking at
her, âAre you seducing me?"
The air felt thin as they stood so close, and Olivia was breathing
heavily, her lips trembling
âNo, I just wanted to express my gratitude,â she replied.
His gaze was cold. âDo you think I wouldn't help Jacob?â
Olivia felt like the breath was being squeezed out of her. She had
never considered that before, and it made her uneasy. She just wanted
to ensure Jacob's bail
Tyler asked again, âWhat would Jacob think if he saw this?"
His words shattered the facade of calmness Olivia had tried to
maintain. Her face turned pale.
He continued, âAre you trying to seduce me when you have no
experience in such matters?â
Olivia opened her eyes and stepped back, panting heavily, feeling
exposed. âI'm sorry, I thought it might help. I just want to do something
for you and Naomi. It would be wonderful if I could get pregnant soon.â
Tyler's tone was stern. âA girl should never compromise her dignity and
judgment for a boy. Hasn't your father ever told you that?"
Olivia felt like she had lost her last bit of dignity. She was heartbroken.
No one had ever given her such guidance. All she had known since
childhood was her fatherâs presence, which was both close and
distant.
When had he ever advised her on how to behave with a boy?
Tyler's shadow loomed over her face, and she looked down as she
stood before him.
He whispered in her ear, âListen to me. Jacob will be released
tomorrow. I've done everything I can. It depends on whether he wants
to leave, understand?â
Olivia looked up, her eyes glistening with tears.
But Tyler stopped looking at her and left abruptly. She was in a daze,
not expecting him to leave. She reached out and grabbed his sleeve.
He stopped and glanced at her.
She whispered, âThank you, Tyler.â
His expression remained indifferent as he replied flatly, âMmâhmm.â
She let go of his sleeve.
Suddenly, he said, âI don't need you to do anything for me. Take the
card.â
Olivia was confused, not knowing what card he meant. He handed her
the card she had given him
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earlier.
âTake it" He showed it into her hand
She hesitated. If she accepted it, what would their relationship be?
She withdrew her band.
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He whispered, âI don't mean anything else. I just donât want you to have
to beg people.â There was a subtle tone of concem and care in his
voice.
She looked into his eyes.
âDonât beg again. Naomi wouldn't want to see you like that either.â