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 doesn't hurt

Ward inspected it closely, flipping her hand back and forth twice before finally relaxing. "Well, these meds are a little late,

didn't know who had sent them, so she just

offhand comment

and frustration-she'd almost opened the door just now, without

concern always came too late, like stale candy nobody wanted. He could ask her at dinner, but he chose to do it quietly,

They both knew why.

Reese.

she set the bag

the change in her face and

"It's nothing You look

got Ms. Ward's attention. She


boyfriend. We

seeing someone?" Sylvia

cautious around men. And now, a

Ward gave her a sheepish look

I'm going

stay

single forever, right?" s

into a jerk, you find someone

around,

how will I ever meet someone good

Ms. Ward shot her, and for the

that evening, she

just

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