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

the actress. She seems so gentle and unassuming but is

into the Garcia family, thinking it would elevate them. But when the eldest Carmen son made a bad investment and the family took a hit, Fiona started leeching off

in a car accident, she conveniently fell ill, and everyone praised

unwell, and Edwin

on her teacup tightened,

you really

for his leniency only towards Bridget, was ruthless with

and whispered, "Mom,

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 wanted, but he's held back

turned Sylvia's world upside down. Her memories of Fiona and the

bear to see Fiona and Warren

now, everything

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

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