Sylvia's POV:

In the afternoon, I attended Leonard's class, as usual.

But my mind was still a mess. I had no idea how to tell Leonard that I was to leave on a mission.

My training suffered as a result.

Leonard, who could keenly sense that my mind was elsewhere, naturally got angry. He slammed me to the ground and muttered, "Get out of here if you don't want to train. Don't you dare waste my time."

All the air got knocked out of my lungs, so I was forced to come to my senses. I quickly stood up and bowed apologetically. "I'm sorry. There's just something that's been bothering me."

Leonard snorted and spat, "You should learn to control your emotions. If you can't hide what's in your heart, you'll be taken advantage of."

head humbly, wondering how I'd tell him the

more. He seemed to sense that I had something to say, so he stood quietly

Leonard the truth: that I had to leave in a few days and consequently couldn't

specifics regarding Blair. I just said that I needed to go on this mission to help a very important

Leonard to give me a chance and promised him that I'd do my

finally sighed and asked, "Was

solemnly. "I'm afraid

while then suddenly stretched out his hand. I flinched and stepped back instinctively, thinking that he

girl, do what you need to do. You're still young. There

you. But it's because I had high expectations for you." Leonard withdrew his hand and sighed. "I honestly think that you will surpass me someday. So Sylvia, stick to your principles. You'll definitely reach great heights." I felt a lump in my throat. "What made you say that? You talk as though we'll never see each

tears as soon as I finished my sentence. Stunned, Leonard was at a loss for words. "Little girl, why on earth

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