The Beginning Of All Sins novel (Olivia and Tyler) novel Chapter 535

Olivia was deep in thought and didn't notice Tyler speaking to her until he tightened his hold. "You're so lost in thought you can't even hear me."

Olivia turned toward him, shaking her head slightly.

Seeing her reaction, Tyler smiled. "Tell me what you're thinking about."

Feeling pressured, Olivia looked away, not wanting to meet his gaze.

Tyler understood her reaction and gently touched her neck. "Let's talk slowly, okay?" He encouraged her with his eyes, "Try to say something."

Olivia felt his touch and wanted to speak, but instead, she shook her head again and nestled closer to him. She remained silent.

Tyler hugged her and didn't continue to force her to speak.

Alisa observed quietly. "She seems like she wants to say something but just can't."

Tyler just said, "It's okay, it takes time."

Alisa didn't reply.

Trying a different approach, Tyler gently pushed Olivia back a bit and suggested, "Let's read together."

Around eleven, Alisa reentered the room. "Sir, are you…"

Olivia had trouble sleeping before this, so Alisa tried to make her go to sleep early. Now it was eleven, she wasn't sure what Tyler was thinking.

Tyler kept his eyes on the book. "You can leave us."

Olivia looked puzzled by his words, but Alisa understood and hesitantly agreed, "Okay, sir," then left.

Remembering that Alisa usually stayed until she fell asleep, Olivia watched her leave and then turned her curious gaze back to the man next to her.