Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 231

Dr. Lennon was busy preparing for his afternoon appointments, but there was a noticeable tension in his demeanor.

Dr. Harper, another physician, passed by and gave him a curious glance.

"Dr. Lennon, why didn't you join us for lunch? I didn't see you taking a break in your office either. Where were you?"

Dr. Lennon was visibly startled, dropping the papers he was holding and offering an awkward smile. "I was prepping for a procedure."

"A simple procedure needs that much prep time?"

In today's world, a routine outpatient procedure was hardly considered a major operation.

"The patient was feeling a bit anxious, so I took some time to talk with her," Dr. Lennon replied, maintaining his smile, though a bead of sweat trickled down his forehead.

Dr. Harper didn't press further, nodding as he walked away.

Sylvia, who had overheard the exchange, quickly slipped out of the gathering crowd, making her way in the direction Bridget had gone.

Bridget wasn't feeling well, and her pace was slow; by now, she had only just left the clinic building.

To confirm her suspicions, Sylvia quickened her step.

man suddenly appeared, grabbing Bridget's arm and pulling her

and his tall frame gave him an air of rugged elegance. Unfortunately, the man

something about his stature seemed familiar to

behind a nearby hedge, almost blending into the greenery,

make out their overlapping

"Did you really get rid of my

struggled to free herself from the man's grip. "What else was I

if you were carrying my child,

man shook Bridget's shoulders

grip loosened when he saw her wince in pain, a testament to

exchange, Sylvia clamped her hand over her mouth, terrified that even the sound of

Pregnancy, a life abroad.

had

was made public, Rupert

with Rupert in the rain, shouting that

Bridget and leaving Sylvia vilified

month.

but had gone to start a new life

this man.

why was she