Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 587

Sylvia hung her head, her hands trembling so badly she had to grip the doorknob just to steady herself, digging her fingers in until her knuckles ached.

She stumbled back to the couch, feeling like a ghost in her own living room.

She had no idea how long she sat there, lost in her thoughts, until the doorbell rang again, sharp and sudden.

Sylvia jumped to her feet, her body moving almost on instinct, as if to open the door without a second thought.

But at the last second, she stopped herself, lowering her hand with forced restraint.

The doorbell rang again, more urgently this time, and then, without warning, someone on the other side opened the door and came in.

Sylvia's lips parted in surprise when she saw who it was.

"Ms. Ward?"

"Why weren't you answering? I thought something happened to you," Ms. Ward said, her voice tight with worry.

"I'm fine," Sylvia replied softly.

Ms. Ward frowned, glancing at the door. "If you're fine, why are there all these meds hanging on your door?"

She handed Sylvia a paper bag.

Sylvia's arms sagged under the weight. She peered inside-it was full of burn ointments and bandages.

She knew instantly who had left them there.


Ms. Ward leaned in, concern etched on her face. "Did you burn yourself? Let me see-don't want that leaving a scar."

hand. "It really

her hand back and forth twice before finally relaxing. "Well, these meds

didn't know who had sent them,

that offhand comment

cheeks burned with shame and frustration-she'd almost opened the door just now, without even

Rupert knew everything. But his concern always came too late, like stale candy nobody wanted. He could ask her at dinner, but he

They both knew why.

Reese.

set the bag

Ward noticed the

her head, then quickly changed the subject, "It's nothing

Ms. Ward's


boyfriend. We just started

someone?"

around men. And

gave her a sheepish look "Just because! got burned

I'm going to

stay

single forever, right?" s

jerk, you find someone better to help you

around,

someone good if I don't give it a

meaningful glance Ms. Ward shot her,

she managed a real

just for herself—they were for

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