Chapter 348
The Beginning Of All Sins
âMs. Olivia went out today and sprained her ankle again by accident,â Alissa said.
Olivia almost ripped the blanket off. Tyler saw how agitated she was with the blanket and squinted.
âSeeing someone, then? Who was it?â
âUm, it was⦠someone named Sophie. A friend of Ms. Olivia.â Alisa didnât know much, so she just repeated what she had heard earlier.
Olivia felt her tension melt away quickly. Tyler, on the other hand, watched the maid for a moment before changing the topic to ask the doctor, âIs it serious?â
Olivia felt more at ease.
Maisy was happy. At least this man remembered to ask about his wifeâs health instead of obsessing over that very ill woman in the hospital.
âShe should avoid walking for now and let her foot heal. I recommend staying in bed for a bit,â the doctor advised.
âI see.â
Maisy thought it was rare for Tyler to be home with Olivia, so she decided to give them some privacy.
âAlright. If thatâs everything, we should go, right?â
She glanced at Alisa, hoping sheâd catch on. The maid picked up on her cue and helped her leave the room.
Maisy was convinced that Olivia, so beautiful and carrying his child, would definitely overshadow any sick woman in the hospital.
The doctor gave Olivia some more advice and told her to use warm compresses on her foot. Tyler listened while Olivia looked down at the floor.
Soon, only Tyler and Olivia were left in the room. The silence was thick. Tyler broke it, saying, âYou should follow the doctorâs advice.â
âI will.â
He gave her a long look before leaving. Olivia gripped her wrist tightly. She noticed the scent of antiseptic stronger than everâher sense of smell had sharpened since becoming pregnant.
Pregnancy had changed her body so much; it all felt very strange.
Tyler was visibly tired from his constant hospital visits. He turned on the faucet and watched the water disappear down the drain.
Olivia listened to the sound of running water. They had met only twice in the past few days and had barely spoken. Once Tyler left the bathroom, she suggested, âI could sleep in the guest room. I can tell Maisy I havenât been sleeping well because of the pregnancy.â
Last time, Tyler had slept on the studyâs couch, resting his feet on a chair.