Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

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.

it

"Sure."

onto the couch, then reaching for the

change the dressing

it myself." Sylvia reached for the

"Don't move."

away, lifting her foot onto

as he undid her bandage

though her ankle was still a

secured a fresh bandage, then wrapped

a shower. If you need anything, call

You should go home,"

shower?" Rupert

"No!"

to

and refreshed, she found

to wake him, but seeing the lines of tension even in his sleep,

the

up on the couch, he seemed less

spike the drink that night.

she turned

Rupert slowly opened his

...

At the Simpson residence.

paid for a gynecologist to

Fortunately, Bridget wasn't

hemorrhage. She had simply neglected her health,