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.

take it

"Sure."

onto the

to change

it myself." Sylvia reached for

"Don't move."

away, lifting her foot onto

him as he undid her bandage with

though her ankle was still a bit swollen, but not

the ointment, secured a fresh bandage, then wrapped it with a

take a shower. If you need

go home," Sylvia

shower?" Rupert began to

"No!"

hobbled to

emerged, clean and refreshed, she found

but seeing the lines of tension even in his sleep, she hesitated, lowering

fetched a blanket from the bedroom and draped it over

on the couch, he seemed less intimidating, more vulnerable than she'd ever

the drink that night. I

turned and

slowly opened

...

At the Simpson residence.

a

Fortunately, Bridget wasn't

simply neglected her health,

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