Rufus' POV:

Sylvia's hands were cold. I frowned and clasped her palm tightly, hoping the warmth of my skin would seep into her body and make her feel better. She didn't know how to take care of herself. The wind was strong outside, but she was only wearing a thin coat.

She was lowering her head the entire time, like a scared turtle, ready to retreat to its shell at any time. Looking at her fluffy head, I felt a little helpless. 'Why was she so afraid of me?' She didn't even dare to look me in the eye.

"Chest out. Don't hunch. Look straight ahead. Your gaze shouldn't drop to the floor," I said in a low voice.

But Sylvia didn't respond. She was absentminded the entire time. She didn't return to her senses until I gently nudged her.

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Sylvia was in a daze the entire time. She responded to me slowly like a puppet. I pursed my lips and looked at her, feeling unhappy. It seemed like she didn't want to stay with me.

Her cursory behavior made me think she didn't want to attend the ball with me.

want to learn, you don't have to force

fear evident in her eyes. "It's not that I don't want to

was pale,

I had an inkling that she was trying to hide something. I grabbed her hand and stared into her eyes. "Sylvia, I know you are lying. Are you

please don't ask. Let's continue," Sylvia

right. I'm not going to continue until you tell me the truth. I have this whole night

go back to the dorm before nine!" Sylvia grabbed my sleeve and pouted at

and looked at her. Seeing her unwillingness to answer, I pushed her hand away and walked

after taking a few steps, she fell to the floor and held her left leg, wincing

I was only anxious and worried for her. I quickly ran over to see

take a look

and found a thick bandage wrapped around

for a few days." Seeing the unhappiness on my face, Sylvia withdrew

I narrowed my eyes and studied her face. The fact that she was hiding something irked me. I was not

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