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. Yet, you still invited me over for dinner.

she was grateful for giving her a hand in

clear now, at least. Freya had a copy of your key. She'd frequently come over to our dorm when you weren't around, claiming you were cool with

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

talked, the more agitated they became, while the third roommate generously waved

all this negativity." She passed the menu to Sylvia, "Pick whatever you

but found herself without much appetite, and then

"Sounds good."

each of them got a couple of beers. Not too much, just enough to not get drunk. But as it turned

of her grievances unable to dissipate, and leaned her head

hometown. I know

in surprise, "How did you know I was thinking

hear me out,

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

you!" Sylvia quickly pulled out a card, "Please, don't go

and slightly teary from the alcohol, her

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