Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert) novel Chapter 433

“So you two already know each other.” Tristan stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his expression hard to read. “Sylvia, this is Reese—she’s Rupert’s lifesaver. Just got back from overseas. She was also Rupert’s classmate at university, and her family’s pretty well-off. I hope you two get along.”

Lifesaver. Comes from money.

That’s what Tristan really wanted Sylvia to hear.

What could Sylvia say? She lifted her gaze and caught the way Reese looked at Rupert—calm, gentle, and full of affection.

Would anyone risk their life for a man they didn’t love?

Her throat tightened, but she forced a smile anyway. “Got it.”

As soon as she spoke, Rupert’s cold eyes landed on her for a moment.

Sylvia didn’t look up, just stood quietly.

Soon enough, the rest of the Garcia relatives arrived.

Tristan waved his hand. “Come on, don’t just stand around. Grab a seat, everyone.”

Naomi was unusually busy today. “You guys start eating, I’ll check on the roast in the kitchen.”

As soon as she left, Sylvia felt a little out of place. She waited until everyone else had picked a seat, then found a spot at the edge of the table.

Reese wheeled herself closer, eyeing the chairs with a bit of trouble. “Mr. Rupert, could you help me, please?”

Her wheelchair was bigger than most, and if she didn’t move to a regular chair, there wouldn’t be enough room for everyone.

“Of course.”

Rupert bent down gently to help.

Sylvia froze for a second.

Rupert had always been attentive to Bridget before, but she’d realized a lot of that was just for show.

But now, the way he looked at Reese, the softness in his actions—this was real.

When you see it side by side, it’s obvious what’s genuine and what’s not.

Lost in thought, Sylvia’s neighbor suddenly shifted their heavy wooden chair, crushing her fingers on the armrest.

Before she could cry out, the person next to her quickly stood up. “No need to be so formal, Ms. Sanford. Just ask if you want a chair moved.”

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