Chapter 42

Olivia froze when she heard the footsteps downstairs. Could it be Tyler? Had he come home? She clung to the door, a bit surprised that her fear had lessened a bit. Slowly, she left the dimly lit, unfamiliar room. As Olivia emerged from the room, Tyler walked into the living room, where he was greeted by the housemaid. They started talking when he spotted Olivia, who had just left the room. He paused and locked eyes with her from downstairs. Olivia gazed back at him. Tyler slowly ascended the stairs, approaching her until he stood before her. "If you need anything, just let me know," he said, referring to anything she might require in the house. Hearing that, Olivia felt uneasy. Tyler continued, "You can set any conditions you'd like, as long as I can meet them." After a moment of contemplation, Olivia replied, "Tyler, Naomi is my sister. I don't need any conditions or compensation from you. Also, I hope that you won’t… be mad at her.” Although she knew she shouldn't med