Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 6

Sylvia blurted out, "Then go tell Rupert to marry me off to him! Do it now!"

Naomi choked on her words, unable to muster a response.

No one dared to cross Rupert. Could she?

After a moment of silence, Sylvia suddenly grabbed Naomi's arm.

"Mom, do you...do you have any pills?"

"What kind of pills?"

"Morning-after pills," Sylvia said with a tone of resignation.

"You...At my age, why would I possibly have those? Even if it came to that, your stepfather has always been considerate of me."

"Mom, the Garcias must be watching me. Can you go get the pill for me? I was ovulating yesterday."

Sylvia opened her period tracker app, her gaze lingering the day marked in red, a wave of fear washing over her.

couldn't bear Stella. Her Stella deserved to be born into a happy family,

furrowed her brows

care

"Okay."

Sylvia exhaled in relief.

head out to purchase it herself; instead, she asked a trusted maid to do it, and the maid then left. She didn't take it seriously, assuming right now, everyone's attention was centered on the

later, Naomi entered the room, holding an

the pill quickly, or it'll be too late for

nodded, glancing at the box that read

stomach. Her beloved daughter

Stella experience an unwelcome birth again, only to die alone

Stella, don't blame your mom." She thought, "In this life, you must find parents who adore you,

face was pale, her fingers trembling as she pushed the pill into her mouth,

back and gulp down water, forcing herself not to change her

swallowed, tears fell down her

finally gotten rid of the

Her and Stella.

took a deep breath, quickly getting up

door was flung open with such force it banged against the wall, shaking the room. Before Sylvia and Naomi could react, they were seized by the arms by Tristan's servants. Shortly after, Sylvia was dragged back to the hall. She was pushed forward, tumbling