Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 199

She had this gut feeling that her unborn child was supposed to be her lucky star, destined to bring her everything she ever wanted.

But now, for reasons she couldn't fathom, it felt like all those dreams were slipping through her fingers.

Determined not to give up without a fight, she dressed to the nines and headed to the Garcia residence. She thought if she could share bed with Rupert today, it wouldn't matter if their baby came a bit early. What she didn't expect was the bombshell news waiting for her.

As the realization set in, Bridget's hand dropped from her belly, a sharp pain spreading through her body.

It was clear now; she was going to lose the baby, and Rupert wouldn't come anywhere near her today.

Then Sylvia's baby must be lost too, and Rupert would have no excuse to marry Sylvia against Tristan's wish.

With a resigned sigh, Bridget touched up her makeup and slipped her earrings into a small jewelry box she always carried with her.

Before Rupert could return to the living room, she made her entrance.

"Mr. Tristan, Mrs. Fiona, Mrs. Naomi," she greeted.

acknowledged her with a grunt, clearly unimpressed

host, smiled warmly. "Bridget, you're looking for Rupert? A servant accidentally spilled some soup on him; he's just changing his clothes. Why don't

came to see Sylvia. I feel terrible about not paying her enough attention at my

lit up at the sight of the earrings, easily worth a small fortune. Her excitement barely contained, she pointed towards the

trivialities, letting Bridget go

hand, couldn't help

look on her daughter.

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tea, her gaze lingering on the path Bridget

...

wanted nothing more than to leave the Garcia's behind. She was just about to drag

"Sylvia, can we talk?"

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leave. Bridget blocked her path. "If I scream right now, who do you think Tristan will believe?

Bridget, especially after a recent dinner that soured his view of the Simpson family, he'd likely take

last-minute drama, Sylvia reluctantly