Chapter 35 Fortunately , Sylvia was alone in the bathroom , but she could not guarantee that no one would come in later . She wanted to bypass him and make a beeline for the door , but her attempt was cut short when Edgar snagged her wrist . What are you afraid of ? Edgar forced a disingenuous grin , I mentioned wanting a little chinwag , you slipped yesterday , no way Im letting you off the hook this time . Whats there to talk about ? The matter between him and her was clear . Breaking free from his grip , Sylvia massaged her wrist , retorting , Whats there for me to be afraid of ? Im just flabbergasted that the big shot Mr. Fallen would corner a lady in the restroom . His dark , penetrating gaze held her as Edgar lit a cigarette . The acrid stench of the tobacco made Sylvia frown in disgust . Edgars demeanor , shrouded in a haze of smoke , grew darker as he finally asked . Who is the man dining with you ? Taken aback , Sylvia shot him a frosty look , sneering , None of your bloody business . Ignoring his question didnt stoke his ire , instead , Edgar continued to ask , It seemed like he was sweet on you , what about you ? Do you fancy him too ? What ? Sylvia seemed to have understood something . Her gaze , now laced with a hint of intrigue , met his , Did you go out of your way to corner me out of sheer jealousy ? Edgar was taken aback by her pointed words . Unable to hold back , Sylvia burst out laughing immediately . 11:01 Falling for a Lie : My Stepbrothers Hiddeter 2.99 % Chapter S Edgars face turned beet red , his feathers clearly ruffled by her mocking gaze , Anyway , youre still my ex . This sort of promiscuity will tarnish the Fallen familys reputation . I warn you , youd best steer clear of other men ! Oh , Mr. Fallen , cant find a better way to kill time , can you ? As Ive said before , who I choose to spend time with is none of your business ! His face was a picture of thunder , yet he seemed at a loss for words to refute her . Seeing him on the back foot , Sylvia was secretly pleased , deciding to tease him , Does your soon to be fiancee know youve been cornering your ex wife in the restroom ? Her reaction would be interesting , wouldnt it ? Id kill to see her face ! As she finished , she reached for her phone . But her move was swiftly thwarted by Edgar , who pinned her wrist , his other hand pushing her back into the corner , leaving her no room to escape . Sylvia fought back , only for him to trap her hands , forcing them over her head , pressed firmly against the wall . Edgars piercing gaze was inches from her face , his breath caressing her skin , her cheeks flushed in response . The restroom in Douglas Restaurant was also decorated in dark colors . The dim and cozy glow wrapped the duo in an indescribable atmosphere of ambiguity . It was almost the same as the night before in the garage , only this time the car had been replaced by a wall . Sylvias fury was in full swing . You clingy jerk ! Have you lost your marbles ? Once Edgar had been as cold as ice towards her , but since their divorce , he had been pestering her . Whats wrong with him ?! As Edgar looked at her quivering lashes , his mind was transported back to the previous night when her scarlet lips had parted in a flamboyant smile before she left . The memory tickled his heartstrings . His gaze drifted to Sylvias soft lips , and an impulsive desire rose in him to take a bite . Edgar didnt know what the taste would be , but he was sure it would have her hopping mad . 11.01 Falling for a Lie : My Stepbrothers Hidder to 2.9 % Center 15 Following his line of sight , Sylvia sensed trouble brewing , her heart pounding in her chest . Sylvias gaze towards him gradually morphed into a deep loathing , and she ground her teeth , Edgar , there will come a day when youll be on your knees before me , paying for your past and present actions Her words were as bold as brass . TI be waiting . * Edgar grinned , clearly brushing her threat off . He didnt think she had the guts to challenge him . But for now , youre going to pay the piper for getting on my wrong side ! With that , Edgar bent down , inching closer to her . Watching his lips draw near , Sylvia secretly clenched her teeth , ready to bite him hard . It would be best if he was dripping with blood on the spot ! Just as the atmosphere between the two of them was subtle , the sound of a door handle being twisted echoed from outside . Someone was coming in ! A wicked idea popped into her head and Sylvia shot Edgar a mean look . She was about to holler , Help , pervert ! but before she could utter a sound , Edgar clamped a hand over her mouth . The stranger outside fumbled with the lock to no avail and knocked again , calling . Is anyone in there ? May I come in ? A familiar , soft feminine voice wafted through the door . Both Edgar and Sylvia froze . To their surprise , it was Nancy . What a coincidence ! Sylvia saw Edgars face darken and she savored the thought that he must be extremely nervous . Imagine his fiancee stumbling upon him cozying up with his ex wife in the ladies room ! This was going to be a popcorn moment ! Sylvia was dying to see how Edgar would explain it ! Apparently , Sylvia had glossed over the fact that she was the other woman in this situation . Sporting a devilish grin , she began to put up a fight , whimpering from behind his hand . Falling for a Le My Stepbrothers Hidde 2.9 % Shut up ! Bu you want to die ? Edgar growisd , gripping her tighter . Outside the doot , Nancy was pressed up close , all ears . She could hear a mans voice coming from within . It sounded eerily like Edgars . If it really was Edgar , was the whimpering womans voice .. Sylvia ? Not that cant bel She east a glance at the signage overhead , confirming that it was indeed the ladies room . Theres no way Edgar would enter the ladies room ! Although deep down she found it hard to swallow , Nancy decided better safe than sorry , she pulled out her phone and dialed up Edgar . One second , two seconds … Suddenly , an urgent ringtone pierced the silence from within . Realizing what this might mean , an intimate scenario of the two filled Nancys mind . She started to get wound up , her expression contorting into a snarl , her knocks on the door growing Increasingly forceful . Sylvia , are you in there? Open the door ! Come out ! Considering it was a public place , Nancy didnt want to tarnish Edgars reputation , so she continuously called for Sylvia . The call was still connected , the ringtone echoing on and on . But the restroom was as quiet as the grave . Nancys cool headedness was all but consumed by her raging fury , the quieter it got , the more she suspected foul play inside ! Sylvia , get out here ! Why wont you utter a word ? Are you scared the others will know that you seduced my fiance ? You think Im none the wiser just because youre playing hide and seek ? Her shouts resonated throughout . Sylvia , who thought she was in for some good old drama , never anticipated Nancy would only yell out her name from start to finish . With Nancy going at this rate , it wont be long before the whole diner Falling for a Lie My Stepbrothers Hidde 2.999 would know that she and Edgar were alone in the lady restroom . As she was mulling this over , she glanced upwards at Edgars cool as a cucumber expression , acting as if he was a mere bystander Why could he , the initiator , be so indifferent ? And shes left here on pins and needles because of what Nancy said . Suddenly it dawned on her , Sylvia shot him a look , smirking . Seems like I shouldnt be the one on edge here . Im keen to see if Mr. Fallen can keep his composure when it comes to explaining this to his bride to be later ! Sylvia said , shaking off Edgars restraining hand with a forceful tug . Edgar didnt resist , so she made a beeline to unlock the door . On the other side of the door , Nancy was still boiling over , hollering away . Dont want to open up , huh ? Just wait ! Im getting someone to bust this door down right now ! Im going to expose your shameless pursuit of my fiance in front of everyone ! No sooner had Nancy finished speaking , a noise from the lock signified it was turning . The door cracked open a smidge , Sylvias grin beamed at her . So it really is you ! Nancys eyes were ablaze with rage , grinding her teeth , Why didnt you open the door just now ? Who were you whispering sweet nothings to inside ? Was it Edgar ? 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