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

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

to leave without Sylvia? Maybe you'd like to run this house instead of me! My daughter doesn't need your directions," Edwin snapped, his

course not," the butler

huff, Edwin marched Naomi

the porch, Tristan saw Sylvia wasn't with

replied, "Dad, in our house, we don't have a rule about keeping our own family away from the

He changed tack. "Let her know that in a few days we're hosting the Reeds for dinner. Tell her

She won't be coming back. From now on, whatever happens with the Garcias has nothing to do with her. She

had always hoped that if Tristan spent enough time around Sylvia, he'd grow

But he was wrong.

if you didn't fit Tristan's standards, he'd

and Rupert came out together. Instantly, Tristan switched to

let Rupert drive

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

ready with a

Edwin cut in, "Ms. Sanford,

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

but nodded. "That's all right. I could tell from

smart and

"Mr. Rupert, shall we?"

but Rupert just stood there, lost in

Are

his eyes cool, “It's nothing. Let's get