Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 9

The hall was vast, yet Rupert's presence seemed to freeze the air around him, making it hard for anyone to breathe.

He remained silent. But everyone knew he was furious.

He took out a cigarette pack, lit one up, and exhaled a cloud of smoke that veiled his face. Through the hazy mist, his gaze on Sylvia was unreadable.

"Get lost."

Tristan then waved his hand in displeasure.

Naomi helped Sylvia to her feet. Sylvia pulled her hand away, standing tall and firm in the center of the hall, her voice strong and clear, "Since I'm such an inconvenience here, I'll move out at once. Grandpa, thank you for your care over the years." She was determined to leave with her dignity intact, unlike in her past life, where she was always cautious and fearful.

With that, Sylvia turned and left.

The looks that followed her were dangerous and sharp.

...

Stepping out of the hall, Sylvia felt the wave of nausea and dizziness hit her, side effects of the amount of the pills she'd been taking.

few steps before fainting. When Sylvia awoke,

Naomi slapped her, not hard, more like a

to scare me to death? You can't just mess around with those

never escape the Garcia family if I don't take it," Sylvia

you before to mingle with the wealthy young men. Marrying well could have given you

"Like you?"

kind of comfortable

bit her tongue. Then, the door opened, and Edwin came

awake. Have some soup, it'll make

when she noticed a cut on Edwin's ear, likely from something sharp. Tristan must be behind this. He never liked their side of the family, disdaining his second son for his simplicity and for marrying a

nonsense!"

doctor said Sylvia needs to take her medication.

stood up instantly and

Edwin sighed, "Do you

and Mom.

it under Sylvia's pillow, "Don't refuse it. You'll need money out there. The pin

uttering, "Rupert acted so strange today, totally

you mean?"

away. If Dad hadn't ordered someone to bring you back, you'd still be at his place." "What?" Sylvia clutched the blanket in