Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 60

Chapter 60

"How about you guys give me a pinch?" Sylvia chewed on her pizza, her cheeks puffing out.

One roommate actually reached over, but was quickly pulled back by another.

"Sylvia, thanks for joining us. We've always had trouble getting everyone together in our dorm. Kinda jealous of the other groups."

"Yeah, I don't get why you were always hanging out with Freya, especially since she's...ouch."

"Let's just focus on the food, okay?"

Another roommate tried to smooth things over with a laugh.

Sylvia smiled at them, saying, "I know what you want to say. In fact, I should be the one thanking you guys."

"Huh? Why's that?" asked the more naive roommate, clearly puzzled.

put my trust in the wrong person.

was grateful for giving her

least. Freya had a copy of your key. She'd frequently come over to our dorm

we were being paranoid. Behind your back, she'd complain about how you looked down on her for being poor and gave her orders, making others hesitant to approach you. We all knew you treated her the best, always willing to give her anything nice you got

more they talked, the more agitated they became,

She passed the menu

opened the menu but found herself without much appetite, and then she decided,

"Sounds good."

Not too much, just enough to not get drunk. But as it turned out, they kept ordering more, eventually leaving everyone in a

propped her head, feeling the weight of her grievances unable to dissipate, and leaned

your hometown. I know

blinked in surprise, "How did you know I

hear me out, don't

ended up in a rushed marriage and suffered through domestic abuse which led to her miscarriage. She sighed, "I did get an offer from a company I really like, but they're asking for a bribe.

you!" Sylvia quickly pulled out a card, "Please,

slightly teary from the alcohol, her

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