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?"

prefer to trust a stranger

way to speak? Sylvia, get out!"

"Oh, really, Tristan? You don't believe me? Check your

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

phone, his expression turning sour as he

laughter sent chills down Miriam's spine. When Sylvia pressed the knife against her skin, Miriam knew Sylvia was serious about killing her. Seeing Bridget

leaning to whisper just for her,

Sylvia 'woke up' a minute

Miriam, accused, "Sylvia, you're insane!

know I was unwell? What

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

on his foot as she retrieved the medical certificate from her bag, showing it to Tristan first. Then she