Sylvia stepped out of the bar and headed straight to a private clinic.

She had barely entered the hospital room when Naomi hurled her phone at the white wall.

The device hit with a loud crack, the screen shattering instantly.

Naomi was curled up on the bed, clutching her head in agony. At the noise, she looked up, her eyes red- rimmed and brimming with tears.

It was obvious—she'd just gotten off a video call with Edwin, pretending everything was fine, but someone had clearly threatened her right after.

When Naomi saw Sylvia, she couldn't hold back anymore. Tears streamed down her face, smudging her carefully done makeup into a mess.

In just three or four days, she'd grown shockingly gaunt. Her cheeks were hollow, her whole appearance worn down.

So this was what Rupert had called "Your mom's fine now."

Sylvia hurried over and wrapped her arms around Naomi. "Mom, don't be scared. You won't have suffered for nothing.”

Naomi whimpered, trembling as she clung to her daughter.

It was well past midnight before Sylvia finally managed to coax Naomi to sleep.

She slipped out quietly, leaning wearily against the white hallway wall outside the room.

As she tipped her head back with a sigh, a sudden warmth bloomed on her cheek.

see someone


concern, frowning. He handed her

look like you're about to pass

warmth of the milk seeped into her

She nodded gratefully. "Thanks."

coat over her shoulders, his voice thoughtful. "I leave town for two days, and suddenly someone's getting married

in surprise. "How did you find

called me three times in one day.

lingered on

milk, suddenly unable to meet his

dropped. "Sylvia,

Cotonet

pressure you. But it seems on abo ike something's goin you want to talk

dry, the milk suddenly


the woman who'd raised him—and getting Lester involved would

now. But please, trust me...” "I do,"

eyes sting. She hadn't known Lester for long, but he chose to believe in her

But...

watch, he spoke gently. "It's late. Let me

how did you know I

your neighbor-she said you had a friend in the hospital here Sofigured

come all this way,"

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