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?"

age, hearing his father prefer to trust a stranger over his own

way to speak? Sylvia, get out!" Tristan wouldn't hear

snickered. "Oh, really, Tristan? You don't believe me? Check your phone, I just sent

was just diagnosed with a mental illness. Stress doesn't sit well with me. I could

expression turning sour as he saw the

Sylvia was serious about killing her. Seeing Bridget remain silent, Miriam had no choice but to defend herself. "The recording is

room erupted in shock, Bridget's face a mix of emotions, even seeming to blame Miriam. The next second, Sylvia collapsed backwards. Rupert caught her, leaning to whisper just for her, "Quite the performance, though

avoid suspicion, Sylvia 'woke up' a minute

supporting Miriam, accused, "Sylvia, you're insane! I'm

replied, "What... how did you know I was unwell?

I'm fine, but stress triggers episodes," Sylvia

certificate from 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.