Chapter 1285

Tyler hadn't approached Olivia since she shook his arm off. He stood nearby, watching her silently, as if waiting for her to calm down. In reality, Olivia seemed barely aware of anything around her. Her scalp and hands felt numb. As time passed, the sound of crying echoed down the walkway, growing louder. The noise made Olivia's head throb, and she couldn't help but frown. Noticing her discomfort, Tyler gently took hold of her and led her away from the pillar, out of earshot of the crying. She didn't resist; she simply followed him. After a while, Tyler stopped and said softly, "We're here." Olivia looked up instinctively, gazing around. Only then did she realize that they were now downstairs, far away from all the wailing. Tyler held her wrist and guided her to the car. They climbed inside but didn't go anywhere right away. They just sat there in silence. Finally, Olivia released the emotions she had been holding in, allowing her sadness to spill out in the quiet, confined sp