NovelEnglishAs Rupert held her hand, his grip tightened, just a bit.
But when she finished her last sentence, all the strength suddenly left him, and they let go of each other.
He didn't look at Sylvia-his profile was shadowed with something heavy and unspoken.
Not a word passed between them as Sylvia walked away.
She stepped outside, took a few deep breaths, and turned back for a glance.
By then, Rupert had already disappeared into the ballroom.
He flashed a faint smile as he caught sight of Reese's beaming face.
Sylvia tilted her head up to the sun, but her cheeks were damp and cold.
One last time.
Really, the last time.
By the tLester cout, Sylvia had already touched up her makeup. She pressed her lips together,
hesitating. "So, about your dad..."
Lester laughed. "You don't have to be so nervous. My dad's always been pretty open-minded. He toldages
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"So, what did he want to talk about?"
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careful-he wantsto think about what the future might look like."
Lester's words sounded exactly like something Scott would say honest, a little worried, but never overbearing.
He hadn't criticized Sylvia or tried to interfere; he just wanted them to handle things themselves.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSylvia finally felt her anxiety ease.
Lester noticed her red eyes and grinned. "Hey, why the tears? Gonna missthat much?"
Sylvia hesitated, not wanting Lester to overthink it, but also worried Reese might pick up on something and
crunning.
She sidestepped the truth: "Ran into a total lunatic. Gavea real scare."
Lester seemed to get the hint and didn't pry.
"Con, I'll walk you home."
"Okay."
She followed him out.
The hotel lobby was bustling with guests in fancy suits and glittering dresses.
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eight years.
Because in his dream, she and that little girl had also died eight years later.
It felt too real.
Even in his sleep, he could almost feel the cold granite of the headstone.
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Rupert said nothing, his silence pressing and dangerous.
Tristan, impatient, snapped, “Ms. Winslet is talking to you."
The words snapped Rupert out of his daze. He glanced at the lavish ballroom, at his stubborn, prideful father.
His face grew colder, his gaze sweeping past Kay with icy indifference.
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"Rupert!” Tristan barked, face flushed with anger.
Rupert didn't even pause, striding straight out the door.
No one dared try and stop him.
Once he reached the car, Reese slipped in beside him.
They sat at opposite ends of the back seat in silence, the tension thick.
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