The Beginning Of All Sins

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Jacob, standing right beside her, sounded a bit cold when he said, “Let’s go to your parents.”

So, she followed him.

When Olivia and Ana walked into the lounge, a man appeared. As soon as he entered, everything went quiet, especially around Ana.

Seeing Claude, Olivia quickly sank into the couch, trying to hide.

He smiled a little and said to Ana, “Aunt Ana, I’m sorry I couldn’t welcome you myself.”

Olivia didn’t dare look at Ana. She stayed quiet, trying to be respectful, like a very polite daughter–in– law.

Ana asked him, not sounding too friendly, “I heard you went to her grave a few days ago?

Claude looked gloomy when that was mentioned. “Yeah, I did. I saw the maids your family sent there.”

After he said that, Ana, Katrina, and Jordan didn’t say much.

Then, Katrina said thoughtfully, “We’ll forever be a family, Ana.”

Claude didn’t say anything to that. He just looked down, looking humble.

Ana laughed a bit. “Of course. Claude will always be my son–in–law.” She then picked up her tea and took a sip, very slowly.

“We treat Morgan like our own,” Jordan added.

To Olivia, it felt like she was in the middle of a very awkward family reunion. It was like there was this fog around everyone, and no one wanted to clear it up.

The lounge was exceptionally quiet.

Suddenly, Claude said to Olivia, “There’s some entertainment outside if you’re getting

bored.”

Everyone turned to look at them, surprised he said something out of the blue.

Olivia was startled. It was unexpected for him to talk to her, and she felt very anxious.

“Claude? Are you talking to Olivia?” Katrina asked.

Claude just chuckled, seeing everyone looking puzzled. “Well, she’s our guest. I don’t. want her to be bored.

Hearing this, Katrina and Jordan seemed to relax.

Ana found it strange but didn’t think too much about it. She said to Olivia, “If you’re bored, you should go have a look around.”

“Show her around, Claude,” suggested Katrina.

“Sure,” Claude agreed.

Olivia glanced at Ana, her hands shaking a bit.

Ana encouraged her, “Go on.”

After hesitating for a bit, Olivia got up. Claude, who was already at the door, told her, You might not know your way around. Let me show you.”

Trying to stay calm and polite, Olivia said, “Thank you.”

Then, she left the lounge with Claude leading the way. Ana watched Olivia for a moment before they disappeared.