Chapter 288

Sylvia picked up the paring knife from the fruit bowl on the coffee table in the living

room.

She had a feeling Rupert would come.

And he did. But he was quick to stop her knife.

With seemingly little effort, he caught the blade, rendering Sylvia's attempts to push it forward completely useless.

Her eyes were red and filled with hatred, but her face was a mask of despair, her lips bitten hard enough to leave deep imprints, a hint of crimson seeping through. Rupert's gaze was inscrutable as he watched her.

As Sylvia's strength waned, Rupert's grip loosened, and the knife slashed across his palm, leaving a trail of blood.

Sylvia froze in shock.

Rupert merely remarked, "What now?"

"You're insane! Absolutely insane!"

Sylvia dropped the knife and turned to leave.

Rupert was quicker, catching her by the nape of her neck, pulling her back to him, and planting a forceful kiss on her lips.

Sylvia's eyes widened as she struggled against him, her fists pounding on his chest, but he was unyielding, his kiss deepening.

dripped from his hair, sliding down his face, his eyes clouded with something she

making Sylvia shiver. The man before her finally pulled away, his

crazy, how else

on the umbrella, cutting off his words. Sylvia glanced up to see Orson holding a large

only just recovered, and Ms. Lloyd isn't in the best of health either,"

sight of the drenched Sylvia.

with you! Uncle Rupert! Remember, none of this is your business!" Sylvia emphasized the "Uncle Rupert" with

than to expect anything nice from that mouth of

Rupert had hoisted her over his

Rupert shot a dark look at Orson, who nervously tightened his grip on the

was just trying to stop them from catching a

Orson immediately fetched the first

"Mr. Rupert, your hand..."

"It's

Rupert

sed, grabbing a towel

she's not that strong,"

compartment to

blood from

towel quickly turned

to protest, Rupert gave him a meaningful look that

first aid kit and turned away, cranking up the heat

quickly wrapped his palm with

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