Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 14

He must have been stayed at Bridget's place.

In her past life, it was also this day that Rupert stayed over at Bridget's, which eventually led to the birth of their son, Rufus.

Sylvia tightened her grip on the blanket, thinking that without her in the picture, this family of three should finally find happiness. If only her Stella...

She caressed her belly, slowly drifting into sleep. In her dream, Stella was lying on her lap, pestering her for stories. How wonderful.

...

When she woke up again, it was already late morning.

The house was empty; as expected, Rupert hadn't come back.

Sylvia sat on the couch, her expression blank, not feeling sad because her heart had turned numb in her past life.

Anyway, she was going to witness Rupert splurging at auctions for Bridget. She'd see their son's birthday bash that would be the talk of Kingstoria. And even see Rupert snatch away all her designs for Bridget's career. Just as she was pondering, the sudden ring of her phone startled her. Seeing the caller ID, Sylvia quickly answered.

"Professor White."

to miss out on this golden opportunity. With your

Sylvia had missed the competition because of the debacle with Rupert. And it was Bridget who took her place with her designs Rupert gave to Bridget, claiming Sylvia owed her. This time, Sylvia was determined

she immediately

Bridget's application. We all really hoped you'd represent the school to take

out and

"Will do."

opened the blank

tapped send,

determined to take control

confirmation message, she clenched her phone

my past life that I would become a great designer, and I will fulfill that promise in this

guest room, and erased any traces of her stay. Then, she packed her

return to school for a few days, taking advantage of the time given to graduates to look

...

At the school.

the subway station, Sylvia saw a crowd gathered around a

hide

It was Rupert's car.

out in a flowing teal