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."

you not to miss out on this golden opportunity. With your talent, winning the jewelry design

the competition because of the debacle with Rupert. And it was Bridget who took her place with her designs

in!" she immediately

and haven't yet submitted Bridget's application. We all really hoped you'd represent the school to take part in the competition."

quickly fill out and send me the application form,"

"Will do."

up, Sylvia opened the blank application form and quickly filled it

she tapped send, her

she was determined to take control of

message, she clenched her

that I would become a great designer, and

her emotions, Sylvia got up, cleaned the guest room, and erased any traces of her stay. Then, she

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

...

At the school.

subway station, Sylvia saw a crowd gathered around a Maybach

couldn't hide its opulence even if

It was Rupert's car.

stepped out in a flowing