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?"

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

that any way to speak? Sylvia, get out!" Tristan

don't believe me? Check your phone, I just sent you something

"Mrs. Simpson, seems like your daughter doesn't want to save you. Let me tell you something, I was just diagnosed with a mental illness. Stress doesn't sit well with me.

his phone, his expression turning sour as he saw the

When Sylvia pressed the knife against her skin, Miriam knew Sylvia was serious about killing her. Seeing Bridget remain silent, Miriam

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 it seemed spiced with a bit of personal vendetta, didn't it?" Sylvia almost lost her composure. He... how did he

'woke up'

accused, "Sylvia, you're insane! I'm calling

how did you know I was unwell? What did I just do? I can't

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

Sylvia deliberately stepped on his foot as she retrieved the