Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 209 Since Bridget had to stay home after her miscarriage, she figured it was time to move on with her other plans.

While sneaking off to the restroom, Sylvia dialed Naomi's number.

"Mom, is Edwin at the office today?"

"He is. What's up?"

"I was thinking of grabbing lunch with him."

As she spoke, Sylvia glanced down at the bag by her feet, containing Rupert's jacket.

She was worried that approaching Rupert directly might give away her feelings.

Having lunch with Edwin seemed like a perfect excuse to return Rupert's jacket without raising suspicion.

Naomi pondered for a moment before replying, "Better not. Edwin's swamped today."

Sylvia was taken aback. "Busy with a big deal?"

"Not exactly," Naomi hesitated before sighing deeply. "Rupert's sick. Remember he jumped into the lake

to save you? Soaked to the skin, he still got you to the hospital. And after Warren's car accident last night, he spent the whole night covering for Warren's duties. He went to work this morning as if nothing happened. He's only human; of course, he's sick now."

Sylvia's heart

high body temperature from the night before, thinking it was

and do nothing, so he's covering for him at

replied, her feelings a

the office buzz began to pick

"Did you see it?"

is so lucky. Sick and still gets jewelry as comfort. Rupert is way too romantic." "She gets colorful gemstones when she's ill, and all we get

envy

opened Twitter and saw Bridget's post from a

tastes bitter, but the

with snowflake-embedded colorful gemstones, resembling a string

from the P

true; Rupert was serious

rationality and clarity

was just a

the express delivery app on her

to wait

Noon.

carrying the bag, took a taxi

arrival, she was greeted by

Edwin asked me

mentioned Edwin is too busy to even eat, so I thought I'd bring him