Sylvia's POV:

It was the first time I heard Warren say so much, and he looked serious. Every word he said made me angry but also sobered me up.

I had to admit that every word he said was right. I then realized I was being too selfish. It would be such a grand ball. Richard would attend it with Lucy, who was noble. If Rufus brought a slave with him, he would only be laughed at by everyone.

Maybe the aloof and arrogant Rufus didn't care about what other people thought. But I was different. I didn't want to become his weakness.

I didn't want him to become a laughingstock because of me.

It was enough for me to bear such malicious gossip alone.

I stayed awake all night. The heavy thoughts made me toss and turn on the bed. As soon as the sun rose, I got up. I picked up the quilt that Flora had kicked on the floor, tucked her in, and walked out of the room quietly.

for you

bear to tell her the truth. Actually, since Yana was not

answering me," Yana

"Maybe I can fall asleep next time if

you a bel canto

hear but she sang bravely nonetheless, and it made me feel

confident in showing herself. What on earth

through the whole morning and helped me finish my classes well.

the time. So during the physical training, he carried

got so tired that he stuck out his tongue and panted like a dog for a long

to make things difficult for yourself?" Flora asked, covering her

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