Sylvia's POV:

That evening, Rufus actually took me to the mourning hall where Leonard's body had been placed. Alina was not there.

I didn't know how Rufus had made her leave, and I didn't care about it anymore. I was just happy she wasn't here to disgust me again. "I'll be outside. Call me if you need anything."

Rufus considerately gave me some time alone and left to guard the door.

After the door shut, I slowly made my way to the bed where the corpse was placed.

The cosmetician had already fixed Leonard's face and body. Except for the pale blue hue of his skin, he looked the same as before.

I stared at his body, my mind going blank.

I'd thought I would be a crying mess, but it seemed that I had already shed all my tears before.

burning sensation on my chest. It was because

pink pendant got progressively hotter until it turned a deep

when I put some distance between Leonard and

only intended to keep the pendant and look at it when I missed him. But I hadn't expected it to work even after he was gone. Tears streamed down my face again. I felt an overwhelming sadness as I thought about what had happened

had only know earlier that he

have spent more time with

the special training

him before. I wanted to give

trembling hands, I gently placed the walking cane beside Leonard's body and wrapped his hand around the handle. In

burst into tears again before

time, and probably the last time I would call

and so did

I held

Dad, we will not get another

claimed that its scent is too strong, but it's much better when made into scented balm. I intended to give it to you with the walking cane, but now..." sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of

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