Chapter 363

Aside from Orson, it was all Rupert.

She deleted everything.

Over the next couple of weeks, Sylvia was swamped. Thanks to Mr. Lennon's introduction, she'd landed an invite to Eloise's new product launch, and there was a ton to prepare.

During that time, Naomi tried to get her over to the Garcia family house twice, but Sylvia turned her down both times.

As for Bridget, ever since she got back from her trip to Aspen, she looked absolutely radiant—and, thankfully, had stopped bothering Sylvia altogether.

Sylvia finally had some peace and quiet.

One morning, after another sleepless night, Sylvia was staring at her dark circles in the mirror when her phone rang. It was Naomi.

"Come to the Garcias' for dinner tonight," Naomi said.

"Can't. I've got stuff to do," Sylvia replied, already bracing herself for another round.

"Tristan's the one inviting you," Naomi added.

Sylvia paused. "Alright, I'll be there."

sleep, but it was useless.

a box of mixed fruit from the market-Tristan never cared about what she brought anyway, so she wasn't going to waste money on anything fancy—and headed to the Garcia family

by how many people were there. What was the occasion? It seemed like half the

her aside. "Rupert was hurt a while back. Tristan thought it'd

end of the table, pulling out her phone as

someone's gaze land right on her. She didn't even look

"Your Uncle Rupert just

is my first big event-I

eyes. "You know, Rupert looked for you

picked up her teacup, giving Naomi a warning look. "Mom,

sip herself and mumbled, "I'm just saying what

seated, most of the older relatives

care of him lately. The doctor says

with her cup of tea. “Thank you all for your concern. It's the least I could do. I'll drink to that-well, with tea, since

and praised her,

to Rupert-like a perfect hostess-Bridget gestured

the

"Please, everyone,

dishes our chef's been

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