Chapter 253
The Beginning Of All Sins
Olivia buried her face on Tylerâs shoulder for a while. Then, he whispered to her, âCan you walk?â
He wanted to know If she was strong enough to stand up.
âMmâhmm, I can. Itâs just that my legs are a little swollen,â Olivia answered.
Tyler only let her go after hearing this. Even though she was standing, he kept close, both of them facing each other.
âAre you sure you can walk?â
Olivia had been bedridden for days and felt a bit unsure on her feet at first. After a moment, she assured him, âYeah, Iâm okay.â
The maid, seeing how patient Tyler was, decided to leave them alone.
So, Olivia took careful steps, with Tyler by her side, supporting her. She avoided big steps, not wanting to risk anything because of the baby.
âTake it easy,â Tyler reminded her gently as they walked.
Olivia smiled happily at him. They shared a warm look.
Just then, a car pulled up. Naomi, watching from a distance, saw Tyler and Olivia holding hands, moving slowly in the garden. She noticed Tylerâs gentle manner and Oliviaâs sweet smile while relying on him.
As Naomi watched, she heard the maid advise Olivia, âYou shouldnât be walking, maâam. The doctor said you should rest.â
Naomi clenched her hands, hearing the maid calling Olivia âmaâam.â
They were so into their garden walk that they didnât see the car or Naomi.
âIâll just walk a bit more. I wonât take long,â Olivia said.
But, while talking, she missed her step and almost fell, if not for Tyler catching her.
âWatch out. You donât want to scare the baby,â he whispered to her.
Olivia felt embarrassed and closed her eyes, finding comfort in his hold.
The maid, Olivia, and Tyler all shared a smile. Thatâs when Naomi felt completely left out, realizing she was now an outsider in what used to be her world.
Seeing Olivia and Tyler together, looking so right for each other, made Naomi feel even more distant.
They were a good pair. With Oliviaâs beautiful face and young, fit body, they looked like a true newlywed couple when they hugged.
The driver, noticing Naomiâs expression, hesitantly asked, âMâMiss, shall we go back?â
Naomi was jolted back to reality, relaxing her clenched hands and noticing her broken nails, with blood staining her dress.
When Hillary came to visit Naomi and found her room empty, she was puzzled. Seeing a nurse, she quickly asked, âWhereâs Naomi?â
The nurse, taken aback, replied, âMs. Naomi left for the Harrises this morning with the driver.â
âNaomi left the hospital?!â Hillary panicked. Knowing Naomi wasnât supposed to leave with her frail condition, she was upset. âWhy didnât you stop her? How could she go out like this? Why didnât anyone call me?â
She tried calling Naomi but got no answer, which made her even more worried, so she left in a hurry.
Meanwhile, Naomi was in the car, looking out the window with a pale face, motionless even as the breeze came through.