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,"

the guests off?

allowed to leave without Sylvia? Maybe you'd like to run this house instead of me!

not," the butler stammered, taking

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 about keeping our own family away

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

From now on, whatever happens with the Garcias has nothing to do with her. She doesn't need

that if Tristan spent enough

But he was wrong.

not, if you didn't fit Tristan's

with anger, just as Reese and Rupert came out together.

let Rupert

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

was ready

"Ms.

busy these days, so she won't

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

she's smart and

"Mr. Rupert, shall we?"

wheelchair controls, but

Rupert? Are

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