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?"

to trust a stranger over his own flesh and blood was too much. His face flushed beet red with anger. "Dad! It's

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

believe me? Check your

just diagnosed with a mental illness. Stress doesn't sit well with me. I could kill you right now, and it wouldn't

his expression turning sour as he saw

down Miriam's spine. When Sylvia pressed the knife against her skin, Miriam knew Sylvia was serious about killing her. Seeing Bridget remain silent, Miriam had no choice but to defend herself. "The

even seeming to blame Miriam. The next second, Sylvia collapsed backwards. Rupert caught her, leaning to whisper just for her, "Quite the performance, though it seemed spiced with a bit

Sylvia 'woke

"Sylvia, you're insane! I'm

did you know I was unwell? What

disorder yesterday. Normally, I'm fine, but stress triggers episodes,"

his foot as she retrieved the medical certificate from her bag, showing it