Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert) novel Chapter 448

Rupert sat awake all night.

By morning, Reese slowly opened her eyes, finding him still by her side. Relief and a gentle ache welled up in her chest.

Her voice was barely more than a whisper. “Mr. Rupert, I’m sorry I made you stay with me all night.”

Rupert blinked as if coming back to himself, then stood up. “I’ll go get the doctor.”

As he turned, Reese reached out and caught his hand.

“Mr. Rupert, I like you. Could we… maybe be together? Of course, it’s okay if you say no.”

Rupert’s eyes dropped to hers. He gently but firmly pulled his hand free. “Let’s have the doctor check on you first.”

Reese watched him leave, biting her pale lip, tears stinging her eyes.

The doctor arrived soon after, gave Reese a quick check, and assured her she was out of danger. They moved her to a regular room.

Rupert helped her into bed, his voice steady and deep. “Your brother’s on his way.”

Reese clutched his arm, a little desperate. “Mr. Rupert, are you leaving?”

“I got word from home. I need to go back for a while.”

His eyes were dark and unreadable, cold as a frosted window in winter. Nothing showed, not a crack.

Reese froze, but a moment later she managed a smile and even let out a quiet laugh.

“You’re actually explaining yourself to me?”

“Ha, everyone says you’re hard to get along with. I always knew you weren’t like that.”

“Take care on the road.”

Rupert nodded, said nothing more, and headed for the door.

Reese waved at his back, still smiling, even though he didn’t look back.

As Rupert stepped into the hall, he ran right into Lester.

Lester’s face was tight; he’d clearly overheard his sister’s one-sided confession.

Rupert merely gave him a curt nod, his presence icy and intimidating enough to make Lester go stiff.

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