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 but mock her own

would they bother preparing food for her in the

few steps sent her tumbling to the ground. Her arms instinctively braced her fall, hitting a scratch which was carved by tree branches.

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

Western-style gardens and walkways. Even under the cloak of night, lit by the soft glow of street lamps, it remained

her way to the kitchen, stopping occasionally. She knew her place well enough to take only an egg from the vast array of

to crack the egg, the lights flickered and died, plunging the kitchen into darkness. The wind outside teased the

voices from

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

been with me since birth,

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

do I have to say

you? Rufus is in a coma at the hospital, and you'll stay here for the

as the door locked, sealing

similar to whispers. It was like a blunt

the silence.

want my mommy! I want