Rufus' POV:
Using the flowers in my hand, I managed to successfully lure Sylvia to an open space.
Fortunately, no guards were nearby and we made no noise.
When Sylvia attacked me again, I locked her in my arms to prevent her from running away.
Then I repeatedly called out her name like I had done the last time.
After a while, she finally snapped back to her senses.
She looked at me with puzzlement. After a long pause, she asked, "Did I lose control just now?"
"Did you feel different?" I asked nervously.
She nodded with a bewildered expression. "Yes, I did. Has this happened to me before? Because this feeling of losing control is quite familiar to me this time."
After hesitating for a while, I disclosed to Sylvia how she had almost killed Richard in the forbidden forest when she had lost control before.
Noreen had been frequently appearing by Sylvia's side, which made me increasingly suspicious and worried.
I was afraid that Sylvia really had some connection the black witch race.
I couldn't keep this issue buried anymore, so I had to bring it up with her.
Sylvia's face fell and she looked down. "Why didn't you tell me this earlier?"
"I thought it was just a coincidence. And I didn't want to worry you before I had got some clarity on this matter," I explained.
Sylvia met my eyes and freed herself from my arms. She looked very distressed. Her silence was making me panic.
I wanted to explain my actions further, but she spoke first.
Holding her snugly, I thought for a while and asked, "Why has Noreen been bothering you so much? Did she tell you anything?"
"I don't know. Maybe she's bored," Sylvia replied offhandedly.
"Then..."
I wanted to ask more questions, but she interrupted me.
"I'm exhausted, Rufus. Let's go back and get some rest. Dawn is almost here. Let's catch a few hours' sleep before coming back for Leonard's funeral."
Sylvia acted like a spoiled child. She looked the same, but I felt like something was off about her. I could sense that she was hiding something from me.
"Rufus, let's go back," she urged again and left by herself.
Still a little worried, I stared at her receding figure and hurried to follow her.
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