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.

I lost my patience. "If you don't want to

and fear

I notice that her face was pale, and beads

She averted her gaze and held my hand, gesturing for me to teach her. I had an inkling that she was trying to hide

Sylvia croaked, dropping her gaze

going to continue until you tell me the

to go back to the dorm before nine!"

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

a few steps, she fell to

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

take a look at

Sylvia's left trouser and found a

I'll get better if I rest for a few days."

something irked me. I was not only mad at her but with myself as well. If I had noticed sooner that something was wrong with her, she wouldn't

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