Chris immediately picked up on Sylvia's distrust and jumped in to defend Rupert.

"Sylvia, come on. No matter what, he's helped you out a lot. If he wanted

something bad to happen to you, why would he take the risk? Don't just write him off like that."

Sylvia's brows knit together, her long lashes fluttering as she looked away, a touch of sadness and self-mockery flickering across her face.

She pressed her pale lips into a thin line before letting out a soft, dry laugh.

"Alright, since you trust him so much, you can tell him who I'm looking for. But don't tell him everything, okay? I'm not sure about Yves and Kay, and I don't want Reese to think I'm falsely accusing her aunt."

"I get it. See, now you're talking sense. Mr. Rupert could find anyone in his sleep. I'll let you know when I hear something."

Chris sighed in relief and hurried off.

Sylvia watched him go, her gaze cold and distant. Her slender wrist tensed unconsciously, her eyes a storm of tangled emotion.

Back in the hospital room, Naomi sat at the edge of the bed, lost in thought.

"Mom."

out of her daze and waved her

wrong?" Sylvia asked gently, settling beside

saw the forecast-it's supposed to get real cold tonight. All of Edwin's clothes, I'm the one who packs them. What if he can't find his


but really, she just missed Edwin. The

her hand. "Mom, we'll be home

Sylvia stayed with Naomi for a while

sunset,

the address. By the way,

"Got it."

the address

...

The Stag's Head Club.

where people came

cocktails came with

down about Naomi-there was no way she'd set her up with a decent guy. This place was crawling with pretty boys who could be bought for the

dainty but obviously expensive gemstone necklace at her collarbone. Simple white wide-leg trousers, one hand tucked in her pocket, the otherholding a clutch


knew the crowd could tell she

logo. Just the bag alone was worth a small

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