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."

up, Sylvia couldn't help

Garcia family's staff never took her seriously, so why would they bother preparing food for her

just a few steps sent

Blowing on the wound on

gardens and walkways. Even under

to take only an egg from

lights flickered and died, plunging the kitchen into darkness. The wind outside teased the curtains,

voices from the

about what you've done. I'll have the nanny look

please! Stella's been with me since

acknowledge that a child needs her mother. Why then would you hurt someone else's

times do I have to

marriage by getting pregnant - do you really think I'd believe you? Rufus is in a coma

locked, sealing the room in

to whispers. It was like a

the silence.

mommy! I want my