Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert) novel Chapter 209

Since Bridget had to stay home after her miscarriage, she figured it was time to move on with her other plans.

While sneaking off to the restroom, Sylvia dialed Naomi's number.

"Mom, is Edwin at the office today?"

"He is. What's up?"

"I was thinking of grabbing lunch with him."

As she spoke, Sylvia glanced down at the bag by her feet, containing Rupert's jacket.

She was worried that approaching Rupert directly might give away her feelings.

Having lunch with Edwin seemed like a perfect excuse to return Rupert's jacket without raising suspicion.

Naomi pondered for a moment before replying, "Better not. Edwin's swamped today."

Sylvia was taken aback. "Busy with a big deal?"

"Not exactly," Naomi hesitated before sighing deeply. "Rupert's sick. Remember he jumped into the lake to save you? Soaked to the skin, he still got you to the hospital. And after Warren's car accident last night, he spent the whole night covering for Warren's duties. He went to work this morning as if nothing happened. He’s only human; of course, he's sick now."

"Sick?" Sylvia's heart skipped a beat.

She suddenly remembered Rupert's unusually high body temperature from the night before, thinking it was just men being naturally warmer.

"Exactly. Edwin couldn't stand by and do nothing, so he's covering for him at work. Probably won't even have time for lunch," Naomi explained.

"Got it," Sylvia replied, her feelings a mix of emotions.

Around her, the office buzz began to pick up.

"Did you see it?"

"Yeah, Ms. Simpson is so lucky. Sick and still gets jewelry as comfort. Rupert is way too romantic."

"She gets colorful gemstones when she's ill, and all we get are colorful pills to choose from when we're sick."

Laughter erupted among them, though envy was evident in their eyes.

Sylvia opened Twitter and saw Bridget's post from a few minutes ago.

"Medicine tastes bitter, but the candy is sweet."