The Beginning Of All Sins

Naomi asked, “I heard that it’s common for some tests to show problems carly in pregnancy. How’s Olivia? Is she stable?”

Even though she wasn’t the one expecting, she had taken the time to learn about these things and was naturally concerned. After all, the baby would be her only hope of survival.

She had a calm way about her since she was well–read on the topic.

Tyler glanced at her and said, “She’s not really stable. Let’s wait for the amniocentesis.” He didn’t show much emotion as he spoke.

Darren chimed in, “Can Olivia move around now?”

Although he was worried about Olivia, he was more concerned about whether the baby could be born as it might affect Naomi.

Tyler responded indifferently, “She’s keeping the baby safe. If you think she’ll be much better when you bring her home, I’m okay with that. I’ve been quite busy lately.” Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

Darren wasn’t happy to hear this. He was aware of the kind of care Olivia received with the Harrises, surrounded by skilled doctors. He doubted they could offer Olivia the same level of care at home.

After a moment, Darren said, “I’ll discuss it with Hillary, okay, Tyler?”

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Tyler didn’t seem to care either way.

Worried he might bother Tyler and Naomi, Darren left, saying he had something to deal

with.

As soon as Darren left, Tyler’s attention was back on Naomi, who was resting in bed. His look was icy, and anyone paying attention could sense the tension.

Naomi kept quiet under his gaze, not daring to meet his eyes.

“Do you have anything to say?” he finally asked her. Then, suddenly raising his voice, he said, “There’s only so much I can take from your games and suspicions!”

Tyler was under a lot of stress because of the complications with the NT scan.

Hearing his outburst, Naomi responded, “I had no idea this was happening to Olivia.” “Of course, you didn’t. You only care about yourself. How could you think of anyone else,

even your own sister?” he said, exposing her selfishness.

Naomi turned pale. “Tyler, you never mentioned the NT scan to me. It was my parents‘ idea. I didn’t have a say. Don’t their concerns make sense?”

Tyler couldn’t hide his disbelief that Naomi was still trying to hide behind her parents‘

decisions.

“Naomi, things can’t always happen the way you want.