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 the whole night. Why couldn't you

tell her the truth. Actually, since Yana was not really

answering me,"

pretended to be very distressed. "Maybe I can fall asleep

give you a bel canto

so unpleasant to hear but she sang bravely nonetheless, and it made me feel inspired. Inexplicably,

confident in showing herself. What on earth was I worried about?

me finish my classes well. It made Flora look

time. So during

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

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

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