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."

things to do,"

back to see the guests

you'd like to run this house instead of me! My

not," the butler stammered,

a huff, Edwin marched

Sylvia wasn't with them

"Dad, in our house, we don't have a rule about keeping our own

in a few days we're hosting

be coming back. From now on, whatever happens with the Garcias has nothing to do with

enough time around Sylvia, he'd grow

But he was wrong.

fit Tristan's standards, he'd never

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

Rupert

said. She glanced around. "Where's Sylvia? Isn't

was ready with

"Ms.

work's keeping her busy these days, so she won't be

looked a little disappointed but nodded. "That's all right. I could

smart and

"Mr. Rupert, shall we?"

her wheelchair controls, but Rupert just stood

Are

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