Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 98

At the Garcia Manor.

The moment Sylvia returned, she crashed into a sleep so deep it felt like the world had faded away. Hunger, however, proved to be a harsh alarm clock. With mobility limited, she called out towards the door. "Mom?"

"Edwin?"

But no one responded. Thinking her voice might've been too soft for Naomi and Edwin to hear, she reached for her phone, only to notice a note left on the bedside table.

[I'm out with Edwin for a dinner party. Left you some snacks, eat if you're hungry.]

On the plate were three little snacks.

Naomi really underestimated her appetite. The snacks barely touched the sides, and her stomach continued to protest loudly.

Left with no choice, she picked up the house phone and dialed the kitchen.

"Hello, is there anything else to eat?"

"The chef's off duty," the maid's voice floated back, punctuated by a yawn, hinting it was time for bed.

"Okay."

couldn't help but

so why would they

her foot from just a few steps sent her tumbling to the ground. Her arms

her a mission. Blowing on the wound on her arm,

and walkways. Even under the

knew her place well enough to take only an egg from the vast array of premium ingredients in the custom fridge

the egg, the lights flickered and died, plunging the kitchen into darkness.

from

about what you've done.

Stella's been with me since birth, she can't be

that a child needs her mother. Why then

How many times do

think I'd believe you? Rufus is in a coma at the hospital,

the door locked, sealing the room

fluttered, making a sound similar to whispers. It was like a blunt knife twisting in Sylvia's heart, Outside, Stella's cries

the silence.

mommy! I want