Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 59

Bridget's eyes, brimming with tears, landed on Sylvia, "I'm sorry, Sylvia. You go ahead. I can hold off a bit longer." Her lips were bitten hard as she fought back the tears, her gaze flickering towards Rupert now and then.

Sylvia bit her lip and stepped forward, but a firm hand landed on her shoulder, the ruby ring gleaming ominously. Rupert spoke with a detached tone, "Let Bridget go first."

Sylvia whipped her head around to glare at Rupert.

Bridget gave Rupert a look full of unspoken words, "Thank you. I...I can't seem to move. Could you help me, please?"

Rupert stepped forward and carried Bridget into the examination room.

As the door slowly closed behind them, Bridget turned to flash Sylvia a smile.

It was and would be always Bridget first.

Crumpling the examination order, Sylvia tossed it into the trash bin and walked away. Her hand was fine. The bandage was just a ruse to throw Freya and Bridget off the scent. The examination was merely to appease Rupert. But now, none of it mattered anymore.

by the aftermath of last night's thunderstorm, the

influence, how could she stand against those at the heart of

aimlessly until her phone rang. It was her seldom-contacted roommate. Answering immediately, she heard the hesitant

be moving out. We wanted to have a

talk? You're making it sound

not what I meant. I just didn't want

is it? I'm on

was heartfelt; she could feel

her swift response, paused before answering, "I'll send

...

among students for its great value, was near

entering, Sylvia saw her three roommates. Three familiar faces, just the same as what she remembered, eased

had trusted that they were against her, and thus, had never made more

she had placed unwavering trust in Freya, who ultimately betrayed her when Sylvia needed help the

spreading the news of Sylvia's plight, supporting her and her daughter through tough times. Sylvia approached with a smile, while those three roommates was momentarily stunned. She handed them each a box,

roommate came to her senses and took over the box, surprised, "Perfume? This