chapter one hundred and forty-nine.

Emily's POV

I opened the door and froze at that moment.

"Tyler?" My voice came out shaky, and I lost my strength upon seeing him again after some time apart.

"Okay, folks, I think Aunt Debora is preparing something really tasty in the kitchen, who wants to go see?" Luke says, drawing the children's attention, except Julie.

Peter and David get up and follow Luke, but Olivia remained seated, staring at Tyler.

"Come on, Olivia!" David turns to her and says affectionately.

She smiles openly but shakes her head negatively.

After everyone left, it was just me, Tyler, and Olivia in the living room.

I put the bags on the floor and sighed, running my hand through my hair.

"Okay, Tyler, what's going on here?" I ask.

"Emily, not in front of her, please," he says calmly.

"Oh, so you don't want her to know about the bad things you do, is that it?"

"I don't want her to suffer because of my choices, she doesn't deserve it."

"With the life you've chosen to lead, she'll have to know someday," I say wi