Sylvia's POV:

My heart was heavy when my eyes opened. A handsome face came into view. It was Rufus.

I blinked my eyes groggily, nearly forgetting who and where I was.

At this moment, an excited voice came from beside me. "Sylvia is awake!"

My eyes instinctively flew in the direction the sound came from and I realized that Flora and Warren were also there.

It was only then that I realized I was lying on a bed. The memory of Leonard's death came rushing back to me.

that I was fine, but I really wasn't. There

want to say. But you don't need to say anything right now. We all understand. You must be starving. Do you want some soup?" I

anything for almost twenty-four hours.

shook my head again. "I'm sorry, Rufus. I really have

soup and shouted, "I know Leonard's death is a huge blow to you. You have always respected him and thought of him as your mentor.

my head dazedly and asked in confusion, "What

to say something, but she swallowed the words back. "Ask Rufus to tell you about

turned to look at Rufus, still puzzled.

belly and lovingly

my belly in disbelief. "You

then." Rufus' face split into a smile, dissipating the bitterness in

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