Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 204

After hearing Naomi's words, Sylvia's mind was a whirlwind of confusion.

She couldn't think of anyone whose initials were LH.

Racking her brain, she finally said, "Mom, could you keep an eye out for me? Next time they have one of their gatherings, you've got to let me know."

Naomi didn't agree right away, her voice betraying her unrest, "Sylvia, what exactly are you planning to do? Haven't you always wanted to keep your distance from Bridget and her clique?"

Sylvia pursed her lips, stood up, and walked over to the window, gazing at the moon.

That was true, once upon a time. Because she had made a promise to Stella, to be a joyful jewelry designer, to rise above, to make up for past regrets.

So, distancing herself from her old fate had always been her sole aim. To fulfill the wish she and Stella shared.

But as she lay in the hospital bed, listening to Rupert's threats to side with Bridget, with blood spreading from her lower body, it felt like experiencing the pain of losing Stella all over again.

If she hadn't taken birth control back then, her Stella would now be nothing but a pool of blood.

no longer suppress the seeds of hatred; she couldn't

provoking so much, then you'll taste what it's like to lose what you cherish

eyes and, upon opening them again, was utterly calm, "Mom, don't worry too much. I just

too much of it, even considering Sylvia to

should get some sleep. Edwin got a call and hasn't been back yet, which has me

you call to

lay back down, showing her concern

some work emergency. It's happened before. I'll

stay up

advising, Sylvia hung up the phone, closed her eyes, and tried to

dead of

a drowsy sleep when her phone vibrated on the pillow beside her. Blinking her eyes open, she fumbled for her phone

other end, Sylvia immediately sat up. "Edwin?

calling your name, so I had to call

IMS

happened to him?" Sylvia was already out of bed as she

way back from a business trip. Didn't want to worry his mom,

"I'll be right there."