Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)
Chapter 100

As Sylvia was lost in thought, the comforting aroma of coffee wafted to her nose. Lifting her head, she found a steaming cup sitting beside her, as if it had appeared out of nowhere. After a brief moment of surprise, her gaze shifted back to Rupert.

He stood casually, a fork in one hand and the other tucked into the pocket of his jeans. His crisp shirt accentuated his broad shoulders and lean frame, the epitome of effortless composure. But this image didn't quite align with the one she had in her mind.

Silently sipping her coffee, Sylvia soon found Rupert placing a bowl of freshly cooked pasta in front of her.

"Eat up."

Snapping back to reality, Sylvia pursed her lips and shook her head. "No, thanks. I'm not hungry."

But her stomach betrayed her with a loud growl, flushing her cheeks with embarrassment.

Rupert, holding the bowl, raised an eyebrow slightly. "Shall I feed you?"

Knowing he was a man of his word, Sylvia quickly took the bowl from him.

Then, silence fell between them.

Rupert leaned back against the counter, lighting a cigarette, his gaze fixed on her through a thin veil of smoke.

Pretending not to notice, Sylvia took a bite of the pasta, momentarily stunned. As she suspected, Rupert was no stranger to the kitchen. The pasta was cooked perfectly, any longer and it would have been too soft. But why would he know how to cook?

Unable to voice her question, Sylvia continued to eat in silence. As she was finishing, Rupert casually asked, "Why did you leave the hospital?"

Sylvia paused, her eyes on the clear broth of her pasta. "You're asking about the prenatal checkup, aren't you?"

Rupert, still smoking, gave a silent affirmation.

Tears welled up in Sylvia's eyes as she turned her gaze to the stars outside the window, her stomach churning.

If Rupert had seen the report, he would know the results. His question again meant he didn't believe her. Even now, he saw her as a scheming woman, trying to climb the social ladder through pregnancy. But he would never understand what she had lost trying to escape him.

Putting down her utensils, Sylvia got up from the island counter, looking at him squarely, "The checkup was arranged by your friend. If you still don't believe me, we can do it again. I'm free tomorrow." FindNovel

Rupert's expression hardened instantly, his eyes cold. "So the pasta goes to waste."

Sylvia retorted, "I can throw it up for you. Didn't you say I'm a dog?"

Rupert was speechless.

With that, she hopped away. Worried Rupert might actually make her vomit, she hurried off, limping slightly.

Back in the yard, the house was as quiet as when she had left. Her gaze fell on the antique clock on the wall - it was nearly midnight. Why hadn't Naomi and Edwin returned from their social engagement?

Although Edwjn was a vice president

at the Garcia Group, he wasn't

heavily burdened with

responsibilities and usually had act

easy workload. Even socializing never kept him out this late,

especially with Naomsisted

on her beauty sleep and had to be home by eleven.

Feeling uneasy, Sylvia tried calling Naomi, but her phone was off.

At first, she wasn't overly worried - Naomi might have run out of battery or muted her phone.

She quickly dialed Edwin's number, but both his personal and work phones were off.

Something was wrong!

Luckily, Sylvia found Edwin's driver's number in the notepad by the landline.

"Henry, are my mom and Edwin with you?"

"No. They told me today's dinner was important, and I didn't need to follow. I was just supposed to wait in the car."

So, it was just the two of them at the dinner?

Worried now, Sylvia said, "Henry, could you please check the dining room for me? I can't reach either of them, and it's unlike Edwin to turn off his work phone. I'm concerned." "Alright."

Ten minutes later, Henry called back in a hurry.