NovelEnglishSylvia stepped out of the bar and headed straight to a private clinic.
She had barely entered the hospital room when Naomi hurled her phone at the white wall.
The device hit with a loud crack, the screen shattering instantly.
Naomi was curled up on the bed, clutching her head in agony. At the noise, she looked up, her eyes red- rimmed
and brimming with tears.
It was obvious—she'd just gotten off a video call with Edwin, pretending everything was fine, but someone had
clearly threatened her right after.
When Naomi saw Sylvia, she couldn't hold back anymore. Tears streamed down her face, smudging her carefully
done makeup into a mess.
In just three or four days, she'd grown shockingly gaunt. Her cheeks were hollow, her whole appearance worn
down.
So this was what Rupert had called "Your mom's fine now."
Sylvia hurried over and wrapped her arms around Naomi. "Mom, don't be scared. You won't have suffered for
nothing.”
Naomi whimpered, trembling as she clung to her daughter.
It was well past midnight before Sylvia finally managed to coax Naomi to sleep.
She slipped out quietly, leaning wearily against the white hallway wall outside the room.
As she tipped her head back with a sigh, a sudden warmth bloomed on her cheek.
Sylvia pressed a hand to her face, startled to see someone standing before her. "Mr. Sanford? What are you
doing here?"
Lester looked her over with concern, frowning. He handed her a carton of milk.
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"Drink something. You look like you're about to pass out."
The warmth of the milk seeped into her palms, slowly bringing her back to herself.
She nodded gratefully. "Thanks."
Lester draped his coat over her shoulders, his voice thoughtful. "I leave town for two days, and suddenly
someone's getting married without telling anyone."
Sylvia blinked in surprise. "How did you find out?"
"Reese calledthree times in one day. Worried someone was going to run off."
Lester's gaze lingered on her, intense and searching.
Sylvia took a sip of milk, suddenly unable to meet his eyes.
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Her mouth went dry, the milk suddenly bitter.
Kay was Lester's aunt the woman who'd raised him—and getting Lester involved would only make things messier
for everyone.
After a long pause, she shook her head. "I'm sorry. | just can't talk about it right now. But please, trust me...” "I
do," Lester interrupted, nodding. "I know you. You wouldn't act like this without a good reason."
Sylvia felt her eyes sting. She hadn't known Lester for long, but he chose to believe in her anyway.
But...
He didn't push her. Glancing at his watch, he spoke gently. "It's late. Letdrive you home."
"Okay. But... how did you know | was here?"
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"You really didn't have to call this way," Sylvia said, a little embarrassed.
Lester just adjusted the coat around her shoulders, not really answering. “Sylvia, if you ever need anything, I'm
here."
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But she knew, deep down, that nobody could save her but herself.
She gave Lester a grateful look. “Thank you."
"Let's go."
Lester gently guided her down the hallway, his hand steady on her shoulder.
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As their car disappeared around the corner, a man lingered in the shadows, silently smoking a cigarette.
Just then, Orson cdown the stairs.
"Mr. Rupert, I've arranged for the best doctors to look after Mrs. Naomi."
"Let's go."
Rupert stubbed out his cigarette and got into the car.
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