Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 217

Sylvia had always believed that Rupert wanted nothing to do with her and her daughter, Stella. To protect Stella from any potential backlash, she made sure they kept their distance from him.

As Sylvia pondered this, a flash of lightning suddenly cut through the sky, casting an ominous shadow over the old chapel. The thunder that followed felt like a blow to her heart, leaving her with a sensation of blood rushing uncontrollably through her veins, bringing with it an overwhelming sense of panic.

When Sylvia snapped back to reality, she found herself in the yard, with Naomi gently toweling her damp hair.

"Go change into some dry clothes," Naomi suggested, only to realize Sylvia had moved out, leaving nothing behind to reassure Tristan.

With a hint of sadness in her eyes, Naomi said, "I'll fetch you something of mine to wear."

Sylvia nodded numbly.

After changing, Naomi couldn't help but notice how pale Sylvia looked. Concerned, she offered, "I'll make you some ginger tea."

Sylvia quickly stopped her. "Mom, I'm okay. Did you call me over for something else?"

Naomi didn't answer right away. Instead, she handed Sylvia a steaming cup of chamomile tea and sighed softly.

couldn't shake the feeling that something was off, so

gentle and

ambitions. They tried to marry into the Garcia family, thinking it would elevate them. But when the eldest Carmen son made a bad investment and

the eldest son died in a car accident, she conveniently fell

the eldest gone and her unwell, and Edwin

on her

a father anymore. Can you really say Rupert had nothing to do with

for his leniency only towards Bridget, was ruthless with others,

her lip and whispered, "Mom, could Rupert

don't jump to conclusions," Naomi interrupted, softly explaining, "Do you think the Carmen family is innocent? Fiona's brother, now the CEO of the Carmen Group, has tried countless tricks to undercut Rupert. Rupert could easily destroy them financially if he

down. Her memories of Fiona and the Carmen

bear to see Fiona and Warren exiled abroad, unable

now, everything seemed

struggling to process, Sylvia asked, "Mom, are you sure about

Fiona was under my nose, and I didn't realize. Who would openly discussz such things? It's all gossip from the Carmen Group's VIP