Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 194

Sylvia's heart skipped a beat when she spotted a familiar silhouette.

Bridget.

Even bundled up against the chill, that silhouette haunted Sylvia through lifetimes. How could she ever forget?

But what was Bridget doing at the gynecology department?

"Sylvia, are you alright?" Fiona called out from ahead.

"Yeah, I'm coming."

Rushing to catch up, Sylvia looked back only to find Bridget had disappeared.

Fiona gestured towards a staircase, "Just up here."

Sylvia nodded, her mind elsewhere as she followed Fiona upstairs.

Could Bridget have been taking a shortcut through the gynecology department?

Once upstairs, Sylvia helped Fiona find a seat in the waiting area. The clinic's specialist was a friend of Fiona's, someone she deeply trusted.

a private clinic, Fiona preferred to wait for

their personal health information with just anybody. Rupert was the same, entrusting all

Ugh!

was she thinking about him

back the image of

mentioned she

forgot to bring water up," she

some," Sylvia

anyway. Don't rush on my account. And grab something for yourself if you're hungry. You look like you've lost weight again, no wonder your mom's always asking you over for dinner." Fiona's gentle concern warmed Sylvia's heart, prompting a smile

made her way back to the gynecology department

with a piece of paper, hurrying

Curiosity piqued, Sylvia followed.

was nearing lunch, the waiting area was less crowded, allowing Sylvia to stand unnoticed outside the room. "Congratulations,

The inevitable had happened.

her life's choices, that child was still

born, Rupert would undoubtedly side with Bridget

life, her Stella wouldn't

instinctively touched her belly, a bitter sweetness spreading

voice emerged from the

"Terminate it."

sure?"