Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 110

Bridget clenched her teeth, stubbornly refusing to speak. The blade glided across Miriam's skin.

Tears streaming down her face, Bridget tried to change the subject, "Sylvia, please, stop this. I know this is hard for you to accept, but my mom is innocent."

Miriam screamed. "Bridget! Save me! She's lost it!"

Her cheeks flushed with distress as she cried inconsolably, yet she refused to admit any fault on her mother's behalf. It showed just how deceptive she could be.

Everyone had known Bridget for over three years, and seeing her perform flawlessly now, they didn't know who to believe.

That's when Tristan raised his voice. "Sylvia, have you lost your mind? Let Mrs. Simpson go. Do you really think a fake recording can fool everyone?"

wound Sylvia; they cut deep into Edwin. At his age, hearing his father prefer to trust a

any way to speak? Sylvia, get out!"

believe me? Check your phone, I

you something, I was just diagnosed with a mental illness. Stress doesn't sit well with me. I could kill you right now, and it wouldn't even count as a crime- just a temporary

his expression turning sour as he

spine. When Sylvia pressed the knife against her skin, Miriam knew Sylvia was serious about killing her.

whisper just for her, "Quite the performance, though

'woke

you're insane! I'm calling the

you know I was unwell? What did I

diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder yesterday. Normally, I'm fine, but stress triggers episodes," Sylvia explained. "You're

a reputable hospital." Pushing Rupert aside, Sylvia deliberately stepped on his foot as she retrieved the medical certificate from her bag, showing it to Tristan first. Then she