Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert) novel Chapter 110

Bridget clenched her teeth, stubbornly refusing to speak. The blade glided across Miriam's skin.

Miriam screamed. "Bridget! Save me! She's lost it!"

Tears streaming down her face, Bridget tried to change the subject, "Sylvia, please, stop this. I know this is hard for you to accept, but my mom is innocent."

Her cheeks flushed with distress as she cried inconsolably, yet she refused to admit any fault on her mother's behalf. It showed just how deceptive she could be.

Everyone had known Bridget for over three years, and seeing her perform flawlessly now, they didn't know who to believe.

That's when Tristan raised his voice. "Sylvia, have you lost your mind? Let Mrs. Simpson go. Do you really think a fake recording can fool everyone?"

His words didn't just wound Sylvia; they cut deep into Edwin. At his age, hearing his father prefer to trust a stranger over his own flesh and blood was too much. His face flushed beet red with anger. "Dad! It's all true!"

"Shut it! Is that any way to speak? Sylvia, get out!" Tristan wouldn't hear any more.

Sylvia snickered. "Oh, really, Tristan? You don't believe me? Check your phone, I just sent you something interesting."

Tristan checked his phone, his expression turning sour as he saw the evidence.

Sylvia leaned closer to Miriam, whispering sinisterly, "Mrs. Simpson, seems like your daughter doesn't want to save you. Let me tell you something, I was just diagnosed with a mental illness. Stress doesn’t sit well with me. I could kill you right now, and it wouldn't even count as a crime- just a temporary confinement. Heh..."

Her laughter sent chills down Miriam's spine. When Sylvia pressed the knife against her skin, Miriam knew Sylvia was serious about killing her. Seeing Bridget remain silent, Miriam had no choice but to defend herself.

"The recording is real!"

The room erupted in shock, Bridget's face a mix of emotions, even seeming to blame Miriam. The next second, Sylvia collapsed backwards.