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."

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

was it really

her neck, then the scarf,

hair up in a high ponytail, exposing the

all adults here. No need

a glimmer of respect in her eyes, but she didn't take back the scarf. Instead,

looks good

be

that, Sylvia

go, pulling out her phone to send

...

hospital, Sylvia

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

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

been hinting at online. Getting injured certainly put a damper

but I didn't expect her to be so bold in private. I had

cut through the

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

was clear: Naomi hadn't done her

with a bang, startling everyone inside. Even Bridget forgot to cry for

standing there, looking unapologetically herself, left everyone momentarily

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