Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 466

There were two boxes on the bed, each holding a different style of nightgown- one sweet and playful, the other a bit sultry.

But nothing too risqué. The designs just had a few clever little details.

Worried Sylvia might not get the full picture, Reese pulled both nightgowns out and held them up for her to see.

Then, apparently not satisfied, she draped them in front of Sylvia for comparison.

"That's not enough," Reese declared, and went so far as to hold them each up against Sylvia's body to judge their effect.

"Sylvia, I swear, I'm so jealous of you. You're gorgeous, you've got the perfect figure—seriously, you could make a burlap sack look good."

Sylvia was caught off guard. She had to steady her breathing before managing a polite, almost bashful smile.

She instinctively pushed the nightgown away. "Oh, come on, you'd look great too. Why don't you just keep them both and we can swap sometimes?"

Reese giggled, twirling a lock of hair. "Which one should I wear first, though? I was thinking I'd save one for the night of the engagement party. You have to help me pick-the one that'll make sure Mr. Rupert can't take his eyes off me."

She blushed, but the excitement and affection in her eyes were impossible to miss.

Sylvia found herself almost flinching from the brightness of it all. She dropped her gaze, feeling a sting of envy or maybe regret.

"Reese, maybe you should ask someone else. I'm really not the best judge."

Reese pouted. "This whole Garcia family is so stuffy-who else can I ask? You're

a designer, so I know you've got good taste."

hand, pleading

to say no.

but

"Didn't know Uncle Rupert was into that kind

what I meant," Sylvia

I think he'll like it too.

was pretty adorable,

glowing

Sylvia's reflection in the window looked nearly translucent, her face pale even in

forced a smile,

bit of fun for a married couple. What

mattered was the person wearing

Rupert loved Reese.

was a

luggage has arrived. Would you like some help unpacking?"

got it. Just put them in the walk-in closet, thanks," Reese replied,

carefully carrying box

suitcase and started hanging up her coats right

accessories drawer, Reese

took a step forward, but one

Rupert said Ms. Sanford's things are very valuable. We need to

was clear: she was

quickly interjected, "Oh,

super valuable-just some purses, honestly, they're fine. Sylvia, don't