Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 485

Sylvia thought it over and decided not to drag Ms. Ward into this mess.

"Ms. Ward, everyone downstairs says they heard gunshots. If we tell them there might be a third person involved, do you want to spend New Year's at the police station? Sometimes it's better to just let things go. We're all safe, that's what matters."

"You're probably right," Ms. Ward muttered, "But who was knocking, then? Looked like they were hurt, too. I wonder how bad it was."

Hearing this, Sylvia couldn't help but picture that shadowy figure in the dark.

Before she could get lost in thought, her phone blared. It was Edwin.

"Edwin-wait, what? I'm coming right now!"

Sylvia forced herself up and rushed to Naomi's hospital room.

She barely made it to the door when she saw three cops, pushing past Edwin, insisting on taking Naomi away-even though she'd just woken up.

"Mr. Edwin, I'm sorry, but Detective Tristan says the amount involved is too great. We have to catch the thief, so Mrs. Naomi needs to cooperate with the

investigation."

"She's still a patient!" Edwin's frustration showed.

"We checked with her doctor. She's awake, so she's fine."

"What do you mean, 'she's fine' just because she woke up?" Sylvia blurted out, throwing herself in front of Naomi.

looked at her, annoyed. "Ms.

knew

Tell Tristan I know what to do. Just give

off. Their tone was all business,

doing our job here. I hope

they

Naomi, putting on an easy smile. "Mom, just stay in bed

"Sylvia, promise me you won't

"Sylvia, don't do anything stupid. I've already got someone looking

reassuring

deep down she knew-Tristan would never let Edwin find a

she was almost out of

She had

some excuse and

clammy hands, looked worried.

fine, Ms. Ward. Why don't you go

Ms. Ward said, then

room. She headed for Dr. Chris's

needed to make sure Naomi

there was

her. "Dr. Chris took the day off. Got a call about

cracked jokes, but he was always dependable-he'd never leave suddenly unless

heart clenched. Images of blood, foreign hitmen, guns, and