Chapter 306

Tyler spoke to Nina while Olivia was standing by the door. "You can go now," he said. Nina left the room right after. He turned to Olivia, "How was the party at the Pearces?" After a short pause, he added, "Did you have a good time?" Olivia didn't answer right away, lost in thought. Tyler sat casually on the couch, legs crossed, dressed entirely in black, creating a stark silhouette under the lamp's glow. The room felt tense during his moments of silence. Olivia stayed quiet. Tyler, noticing her silence, continued, "I'm just thinking it's a good thing Nina was the one who saw you two. Imagine what others might think." That's when Olivia realized Nina had already told him. She felt a nervous shiver. Tyler then speculated aloud, "People might think Mrs. Harris is secretly meeting with her brother-in-law?" The suggestion hit Olivia hard, her head spinning with the accusation. "No," she said firmly. "And what do you suppose people would think if they found out?" Tyler asked, his