Chapter 296

Sylvia had no idea how long she'd been standing there until her phone buzzed with an incoming call from Naomi.

"Mom."

"Sylvia, why on earth did Tristan say I should take you to the hospital? What's happening?" Naomi's voice was laced with worry.

Staring up at the stark white ceiling, Sylvia understood exactly what Tristan was up to.

With a hint of exhaustion, she replied, "Mom, it's nothing. Just wait for me at the hospital."

"Alright."

After hanging up, Sylvia saw Eloise approaching from the other end of the hallway.

"What's everyone standing around for? Get to the meeting already!"

Not wanting to stir up trouble, everyone quickly shuffled into the conference room.

Sylvia approached Eloise with an apologetic expression. "I'm sorry, Ms. Eloise. I need to take the day off."

"Go on, handle what you need to." Eloise didn't reprimand her. Instead, she glanced at Sylvia's neck and offered her a scarf. "Cover it up."

realized that Bridget had pulled her scarf loose, revealing the fading marks of a passionate night. No wonder her colleagues had been giving

it really

then the scarf, feeling a

hair

it's fine. We're all adults here. No need for

in her eyes, but she didn't

good

be off

Sylvia turned

watched her go, pulling out her phone to

...

hospital,

raised her hand to knock, she heard Bridget's whining voice through the

please don't be mad. It's my fault for getting

thought sarcastically. Probably the engagement they'd been hinting at online.

Sylvia, but I didn't expect her to be so bold in

through

and now openly causing trouble! People will think the Garcia family

was clear: Naomi hadn't done

had heard enough. She shoved the door open with a bang, startling everyone inside. Even Bridget forgot to cry

unapologetically

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