Chapter 89

Sylvie tried as much as she could to clear the fog in her mind as she left the station, but it was almost impossible.

She was disoriented, until she reached home and found someone who's presence was enough to take her mind off Westley for a a moment.

Her mood turned sourer staring at Phoebe who stood in the living room, holding her bag and looking around like she was stepping foot in the place for the first time. And Sylvie wouldn't doubt that. Neither the woman nor anyone from Kage's family had been to his house. Sylvie was beyond grateful she hadn't had to deal with any of them for four months.

A scowl crept into Phoebe's face when she turned and saw Sylvie. Sylvie hated that someone like her would end up to be her babies' grandmother. The woman didn't even like them at all. Phoebe hummed, giving her a head-to-toe stare with her eyes lingering longer on her bump.

"Hm,"

Feeling uncomfortable, Sylvie lifted her hand to her bump protectively.

"At last, we meet again." She added.

Yeah, and I wish we didn't have to - Sylvie thought angrily.

"Hi, Sylvie mumbled, then turned toward the staircase, deciding to ignore the woman.

"You must really feel so accomplished, huh? Having Kage take your side?" Phoebe's voice dripped with disdain, bringing Sylvie to a halt. "You must think you've won. Finally,

Ou to have as much as of son's as you desire."

Sometimes, you speak like I'm dead broke," Sylvie snapped, whirling around to face her. "Are you forgetting I'm from a reputable family?"

"Oh, please! Your father's company was at the edge of bankruptcy before: for him, you'd have been back on the streets a long time a

forehead creased with a frown. "Well, I wasn't the one who asked

Sylvie's in

stepped in and saved y'all a**. If it wasn't

Hawkins to include me in his will."

didn't care about you or your wretched family. You all forced yourselves on my son!" For a moment, Sylvie was tempted to reveal the truth to her. What would be her reaction when she learnt that it her son that had

she wouldn't do

mental

family just to get rid

ego

turned to resume walking but came face-to-face

top

of the staircase

her gaze away

presence. At least, she knew with him around, she wouldn't

gaze and waited for him to get down to the last step before

at him.

"Hi." She mumbled.

his gaze between Sylvie and his

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Chapter 89

finally asked, but his tone carried

him she was hanging out with Cindy and some

was okay," she pushed some strands of

walk past him, wanting to take the stairs. But just as she reached his side, he got

should stay," he spoke in hushed tones, but it was audible for Phoebe to hear. The woman's frown

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say something but couldn't get the words out as Kage looked away from her, walking toward Phoebe. With his hand still

presence. "I'm so glad I get to meet you, finally. Although,

took a seat, pulling Sylvie

speak to you, Kage.

more firmly "If you have anything to say to me,

She looked at Kage seated beside her, but he had his cold gaze pinned on his

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