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 off," she

"Sure."

didn't push further, instead lifting her onto the couch,

to change the dressing

do it myself." Sylvia reached

"Don't move."

hand away, lifting her foot onto

sat still, watching him as he

though her ankle was still a bit swollen,

fresh bandage, then wrapped it with

If you

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

a hand with your shower?" Rupert

"No!"

to the

clean and refreshed, she found Rupert asleep on the

to wake him, but seeing the lines of tension

fetched a blanket from the bedroom and draped it

him curled up on the couch, he

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

confession, she turned and headed

her, Rupert slowly opened

...

At the Simpson residence.

for a gynecologist to

Fortunately, Bridget wasn't

simply neglected her health, opting for a medical

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