Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 437

Hearing Sylvia's words, Edwin's face grew even more serious-he understood the real message behind what she said.

From now on, they wouldn't be family. Not even distant relatives.

"Sylvia, you've been through so much," he said quietly.

"Edwin, please, just take care of my mom, okay?" Sylvia smiled as she asked, her voice gentle.

Naomi wanted to scold Sylvia, but the memory of the three of them squeezed into the kitchen earlier-just sharing a plate of scrambled eggs and toast-made her realize she was the one holding Sylvia back.

She was the reason Sylvia kept coming back, enduring humiliation, again and again.

Swallowing her pride, Naomi forced a smile. "Take care of yourself, sweetheart." "I will. I'm leaving now."

Sylvia slung her backpack over her shoulder and walked out, not looking back.

A few minutes later, the butler entered the kitchen.

"Mr. Edwin, Mrs. Naomi-Ms. Sanford is leaving."

"Okay. We're coming."

Edwin straightened his shirt and gently took Naomi's hand, leading her toward the foyer.

The butler spoke again, "Mr. Tristan asked if Ms. Lloyd could come out to say goodbye as well."

already left. She had things to do," Edwin

could call her back to see the guests off? Mr. Tristan is

Is Ms. Sanford not allowed to leave without Sylvia? Maybe you'd like to run this house

not," the

huff, Edwin

Tristan saw Sylvia wasn't with them and immediately barked, "No manners at

behind his back, Edwin replied, "Dad, in our house, we don't have a rule

her know that in a few days we're hosting the Reeds for dinner. Tell her

happens with the Garcias has nothing to do with her. She doesn't

that if Tristan spent enough time around Sylvia, he'd

But he was wrong.

Tristan's standards, he'd never warm up

just as Reese and Rupert came out together. Instantly, Tristan switched

Rupert

glanced around. "Where's

was ready

but Edwin cut in, "Ms. Sanford, Sylvia had

these days, so she won't be joining

little disappointed but nodded. "That's all right.

smart and

"Mr. Rupert, shall we?"

but Rupert just

Are you

snapped back, his eyes cool, “It's nothing. Let's get you in the