NovelEnglishSylvia's smile faded in an instant as she looked at the people in front of her, suddenly feeling a bit awkward.
Reese stood by the car, arm in arm with Rupert, and called out, "Sylvia, | haven't seen you this happy in ages."
“Isn't that right, Mr. Rupert?" She tugged playfully at Rupert's sleeve.
Rupert simply shot a cool glance at Sylvia and Lester, not bothering to say a word.
Reese's smile faltered, pressing her lips together in discomfort.
The tension in the air was thick enough to slice with a butter knife.
Trying to break the silence, Sylvia cleared her throat and forced a new topic. "So, what brings you two here this
morning?"
Reese quickly explained, "I saw the news about the stalker in your neighborhood and got worried. | asked Mr.
Rupert to cwithto check in on you. We ran into Zion downstairs, who said you and Lester had already
left early."
For a moment, only the wind filled the silence.
"Reese!” Lester cut in, his voice sharp as he frowned, the mood chilling even further.
Reese's face went pale as she clutched her purse tightly.
It was clear to everyone what Reese was really here to find out whether Sylvia and Lester had spent the night
together.
Sylvia felt exposed, as if someone had thrown open every curtain in her life. The grocery bag in her hand, with
just three tomatoes inside, suddenly felt as heavy as a sack of bricks, her fingers aching from gripping it so tight.
She could see Reese avoiding her eyes, looking like a guilty child caught red- handed.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSylvia bit her lip hard to steady herself, ready to explain, but before she could say anything, Reese suddenly
swayed and collapsed into Rupert's arms.
Rupert, without missing a beat, pulled a pillbox from Reese's purse and slipped a few tablets into her mouth.
Even after taking the medicine, Reese still looked frail.
Rupert set aside his cane and, ignoring his own condition, scooped her up in both arms.
"It's too cold out here. Let's get you inside," he said.
Reese struggled weakly. "I can walk myself. You're still recovering."
Rupert ignored her protests and, without asking Sylvia for permission, carried Reese into the building.
Sylvia stood there for a second, a little dazed.
Then Lester gently took the bag from her hands, rubbing the red marks on her palm.
"Sylvia, I'm sorry. About Reese, she-"
"It's fine. Go check on her, will you?" Sylvia replied, putting on a brave face.
Lester had helped her before-she didn't want to cause a scene. He nodded and hurried inside.
Before Sylvia could even take a breath, someone appeared at her left.
Zion grinned. “Ms. Lloyd, my boss is just the sweetest guy, isn't he? Top notch."
As Sylvia opened her mouth to reply, someone else cup on her right.
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Orson's forehead was practically throbbing.
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Reese clung to his hand, smiling weakly. "I'm really okay now. Don't worry so much."
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