The Beginning Of All Sins

Tyler smiled, but no one could tell if it was genuine.

Dylan said, “You were so distracted that you didn’t even see the hole.” He then asked, hinting at trouble, “What’s up? Is your wife giving you a hard time?”

Tyler got up from the couch when he heard this. He walked over to the bar and poured himself more wine.

Dylan and Josh exchanged looks. They could tell something was off. © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Tyler grabbed his wine glass and faced them. “She’s fine,” he said simply.

“Why doesn’t it seem like it?” Dylan asked, his face full of suspicion.

Tyler replied, “Seems like you two are very interested in my marriage.”

They didn’t ask any more questions.

Tyler swirled his wine, his expression growing cold.

Later that day, Olivia was sitting on the couch in the living room, with Maisy nearby. Maisy sensed something was wrong and asked, “I heard you had a disagreement with Tyler?”

Olivia quickly responded, “We didn’t fight, Grandma.”

Maisy, observant as ever, didn’t seem convinced. “Tyler isn’t one to hold grudges. Just say something nice to him.”

Olivia stayed quiet. She had been quiet for the last few days.

Tyler entered while they were talking.

Maisy looked up and asked, “Why did you walk home?”

“I parked the car a bit away and decided to walk,” Tyler replied, stepping into the room.

The room lights highlighted his face. He wasn’t smiling but appeared calm.

Maisy glanced between Olivia, who was sitting next to her, and Tyler, then asked, “Have you eaten?”

“I ate already. No need to get them to cook for me,” he answered.

Maisy then turned to Olivia. “Tyler is going to shower, Olivia. Go get his clothes ready.”

Olivia didn’t move at first, even as Tyler stared at her. After a few seconds, she stood and

walked over to him.

He looked away, his expression neutral, as she approached. Then he headed upstairs, with Olivia following.

Maisy smiled, relieved to see them together.

In their room, Olivia said, “Let me get your clothes, Tyler.”

She was just doing as she was told. As she was about to fetch his clothes, Tyler stopped her. ” No need.”

She paused, surprised by his response.

Tyler went to the wardrobe himself.

Olivia, remembering something, asked, “Um… Did Nina quit?”

He paused and turned to face her. “I fired her.”

She looked at him, puzzled and taken aback.

“Why keep someone who just gossips?” Tyler said, looking directly at her.