Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

So that's how it is.

Her thick lashes shadowed her eyes, and she said coldly, "I don't like it."

In the end, Reese just ordered a chicken pot pie.

Yves had to remind the waitress three times before their food came out first.

Reese served a bowl to everyone-everyone except Sylvia.

She took a bite, leaned closer to Rupert, and whispered, "Not as good as the one you make."

"Yeah," Rupert replied in his usual, nonchalant tone.

Sylvia stayed quiet, but across the table, Mrs. Hanson was starting to look annoyed.

"Sylvia, you really need to eat more meat. How else are you going to have healthy kids someday?"

"Here, here, let me get you a nice juicy piece. Don't say the Hansons don't treat you well."

Sylvia frowned. "No, thank you.”

But Mrs. Hanson wasn't listening. She slapped a big, greasy hunk of roast pork right into Sylvia's bowl.

Yves shot her a sideways glance. "Just do what my mom says."

Sylvia pressed her lips together, noticing everyone else's reactions-some smug, some indifferent, some quietly amused.

it over her with their

her some of

a sly smile, as if silently asking Sylvia, "So, what do you think of the family I picked

at the fatty meat, her

napkin and stood up. "Excuse me, I need

response, she turned

bathroom, Sylvia took a deep breath and splashed her face with cold

up, she wasn't

in, closing the distance with quiet footsteps. "You're finally learning

lowered her gaze, grabbed a paper towel, and wiped her face

you told me. When are you going to delete what you have on

looking her up and down. "Oh, I'll delete it... the day you marr That's when

show will disappear for good."

hard her eyes burned

was clearly enjoying Sylvia's silent

really want

deserve to know?" Sylvia demanded, tears slipping

go into business with me and Mr. Rupert. Their shipping company is ruthless, and with their backing, expanding our business will be a breeze. So

her gaze lingering

Rupert picked out for

why let

You're so easy

of chicken pot pie and you're happy as a