Chapter 276

Sylvia winced as a sharp pain shot through her neck. Rupert had bitten down hard this time, as if he wanted to punish her.

She didn't dare make a sound, instead taking deep breaths and clenching her fists to endure the pain.

Rupert pried open her clenched fists, intertwining his fingers with hers. The biting on her neck softened into a gentle caress.

Sylvia was momentarily dazed until the sound of the neighbor knocking on the door brought her back to reality.

"Let go," she whispered, trying to pull away.

"The scarf," Rupert demanded.

"I threw it away."

"Sylvia, you know what happens when you lie to me."

His voice was low and commanding, leaving no room for argument.

"In my bag," Sylvia admitted quietly, her cheeks turning a soft shade of pink, highlighting the red marks on her neck.

She shifted uncomfortably, but Rupert held her firmly by the waist.

"Don't move."

hot against her ear, and the

her neck as Rupert wrapped the

the scarf, puzzled by

knocking shattered her thoughts. She peeked into the

before opening the

bathroom and didn't hear you. Also, I'm

worries." The neighbor craned their neck,

are you looking at?" Sylvia

her a casserole dish. "I brought

I've eaten. You have it. Goodbye," Sylvia said politely, closing

in and she peered through the peephole, watching the nosy neighbor

where Rupert was already heating water for tea, absentmindedly fiddling with a ring on

scarf. It's late, and I'm really tired. I just want

paused, tapping

fingers before looking

"You're sure

won't

you with a

down, biting her lip. "You did that

calmly pouring himself a cup of tea and taking a

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