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 skipped

temperature from the night before,

do nothing, so he's covering for him at work.

her feelings

her, the office buzz

"Did you see it?"

and still gets jewelry as comfort. Rupert is way too romantic." "She gets colorful gemstones when she's ill, and all we get are colorful pills to choose from when

erupted among them, though envy

opened Twitter and saw Bridget's post from

but the candy

a necklace with

piece from the P collection that had only been

rumors were true; Rupert was serious about marrying her after the

and clarity

who had saved her was just a facade; his ultimate

opened the

would have to wait

Noon.

carrying the bag, took a taxi to

arrival, she was greeted

Edwin asked me

your work. My mom mentioned Edwin is too busy to even eat, so I thought