Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 247

Chapter 247

He ran his fingers through her hair, a gentle, almost tender gesture that surprised

her.

Sylvia clenched her fists, saying nothing, her body feeling colder rather than

warmer.

She met his gaze with defiance. "Just because we had something doesn't mean it matters. You don't care, I don't care. Given the chance, I'll leave."

"You won't."

"

Her whole body tensed, a slight shiver running down her spine. Was he

threatening her?

She knew her mom was with the Garcia family!

But in the next moment, he placed a soft kiss on her forehead, devoid of any dominance, just a gentle touch.

While she was still in a daze, he hooked the chain around her neck with his finger.

The pendant dangled between them, its emerald shine catching the light.

He repeated, "You won't."

Sylvia reached out to grab it, but he dodged her attempt with a teasing smirk.

forgot to take it off," she insisted

"Sure."

onto the couch, then reaching for the bag

said to change the dressing

do it myself." Sylvia reached

"Don't move."

hand away, lifting her foot onto

still, watching him as he undid her bandage with precise

stopped bleeding long ago, though her ankle was still a bit swollen, but not as red as it had

fresh bandage, then

a shower. If you need

manage. You should go home," Sylvia said, feeling

your shower?" Rupert began

"No!"

to

she emerged, clean and refreshed, she found Rupert

lines of tension even in his sleep,

a blanket from the bedroom and draped it

he seemed less

"I didn't spike the drink that night. I was lured to

she turned and headed

Rupert slowly opened

...

At the Simpson residence.

paid for a gynecologist to

Fortunately, Bridget wasn't

severe hemorrhage. She had simply neglected her health,

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