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.

of hatred; she couldn't forget Bridget's

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

eyes and, upon opening them again, was utterly calm, "Mom, don't worry too much. I just feel our situation is a bit unstable. Having a little leverage couldn't hurt, just to be

think too much of it, even considering Sylvia to be quite

eye on Fanny. It's getting late; you should get some sleep. Edwin got a call and hasn't been back

call to check

lay back down, showing

replied indifferently, "Can't get through. Probably some work emergency. It's

stay

phone, closed her

the dead

the pillow beside her. Blinking her eyes open, she fumbled for her phone before answering, "Hello?" "Sylvia! You need

sat

not me, it's Warren. He's still unconscious, keeps calling your name, so I had to call you." Edwin's voice carried

IMS

happened to him?" Sylvia was already

accident on his way back from a business trip. Didn't want to

"I'll be right there."