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.

reach Bridget, a man suddenly appeared, grabbing Bridget's arm and

ready to hit the open road, and his tall frame

about his stature seemed familiar

nearby hedge, almost blending into the greenery, separated from the pair

vaguely make out

anger: "Did

else was I supposed to do?

to me? You once said if you were carrying my child, you'd go abroad

man shook Bridget's

loosened when he saw her wince in pain, a

hand over her mouth, terrified that even the sound of her breath might give away her

Pregnancy, a life abroad.

what Bridget had done in

Sylvia's pregnancy was made public, Rupert was pressured into marrying

parted with Rupert in the rain, shouting that he'd regret

captured and went viral, drawing sympathy for Bridget and leaving Sylvia vilified to the point she couldn't step outside

month.

the country heartbroken but had gone to

this man.

why was she back