Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 42

It felt like how she nestled in his arms at that wild night.

Rupert inexplicably lifted his hand, intending to caress her cheek, but his fingers curled back just before touching her. In the end, he lowered his hand.

At that moment, his phone buzzed with a new message.

Rupert frowned slightly and got up to leave.

...

Sylvia was utterly exhausted.

Ever since her unexpected second chance at life began, she'd been on edge, the mental strain making her sleep anything but peaceful. Especially since she felt like someone was watching her.

haze, she thought she saw a figure by the window, a lit

when she opened her eyes, she was met

"Hello, I'm the officer handling your case. I've

Sylvia managed to sit up. "What's

with schizophrenia. This means his testimony is now irrelevant. You're off the hook, and he'll be transferred to a psychiatric

can someone just become schizophrenic out of the blue?" Sylvia's face turned pale, struggling to accept this turn of

above board, certified by the

was clear. Only someone with connections and influence could orchestrate something like

be related to Bridget.

harsh blow. If she wanted to stand a chance against Bridget, she'd have to confront Rupert.

the officer said with a sigh before

After what felt

hear. Tristan wants you to come over for dinner at the Garcia family home this

lay back down, aimlessly