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?"

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

speak? Sylvia,

believe me? Check your

me tell you something, I was just diagnosed with a mental

phone, his expression turning sour as

Sylvia pressed the knife against her skin, Miriam knew Sylvia was serious about killing her. Seeing Bridget remain silent, Miriam had no

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 it seemed spiced with

suspicion, Sylvia 'woke

you're insane!

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

was diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder yesterday. Normally, I'm fine, but

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.