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.

bear Stella. Her Stella deserved to be born into

her

take care of

"Okay."

Sylvia exhaled in relief.

maid then left. She didn't

Naomi entered the room, holding an opaque

or it'll be too late for it to

at the box that read

immediately, she instinctively touched her stomach. Her beloved daughter had once lived

experience an unwelcome birth again, only to die

don't blame your mom." She thought, "In this life,

as she pushed the

down water, forcing herself not to change her mind. Even though the water was warm, she

she swallowed, tears fell down

she murmured to herself, "you've finally gotten rid of the two people you

Her and Stella.

moment of sorrow, Sylvia took a deep breath, quickly getting

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