Chapter 227

Rupert pulled out his phone, the screen flashing with the name "Bridget."

He got up and walked to the balcony, turning his back on Sylvia so she couldn't see his expression.

Just moments ago, he was the man who couldn't hold back his emotions, but now he seemed indifferent.

Yet, when he spoke to Bridget, his voice was gentle. "Yeah, I'm here."

After hanging up, Rupert dressed quickly and left without even glancing at Sylvia, offering no explanation.

Sylvia had expected this, her face emotionless as she quietly sat there, still holding the packaging from a bandage.

She knew Rupert's heart was with Bridget.

Sylvia sat in a daze for a long time until the doorbell rang.

She opened the door to find the delivery guy.

"Sorry, miss, I'm a bit late."

"No worries," Sylvia replied with a smile.

The delivery guy looked startled. "Miss, if you're upset, you don't have to force a

smile. Oh, and your leg is bleeding."

Sylvia glanced down, noticing the streak of blood on her leg.

see it,

just chosen

thanked the delivery guy, and closed the

at the blood with a tissue, then turned on the TV, picking a comedy to watch while

a funny scene, she couldn't help but laugh, only to choke and

off with silly antics

movie's main characters

they were being ridiculous, the next they were having a tearful farewell by the

heroine,

hero knelt by her wheelchair, his

we wouldn't

out on so much time

days... please, don't leave

Qu

life, speak up sooner, and

"No..."

Click.

TV before the movie could

muttered under

took a shower. Still feeling

catching a cold, she drank some hot

...

The next day.

into the office, she

she was already back from her "sick

her lips painted a striking red, though it

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