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.

a man suddenly appeared, grabbing Bridget's arm and

to hit the open road, and his tall frame gave

about his stature seemed familiar to

slipping behind a nearby hedge, almost blending into the greenery, separated from the

vaguely make out their

laced with anger: "Did

else was

if you

shook Bridget's

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

their exchange, Sylvia clamped her hand over her mouth, terrified that even the sound of her breath might give away

Pregnancy, a life abroad.

Bridget had done

when Sylvia's pregnancy was made public, Rupert

the

drawing sympathy for Bridget and leaving Sylvia vilified to

month.

but had gone to start a new life

this man.

why was she back