Her fingers curled slightly.
"If I rush to a conclusion now, I'll only miss something important. It would be better to wait, give myself some time to process everything, and hear a few more opinions before deciding anything."
Helena nodded in agreement. From the bottom of her heart, she felt it clearly... among all of them, Ivy was the sharpest mind.
After returning to her room, Ivy lay down on the bed.
Exhaustion washed over her, and before she realized it, sleep claimed her.
When she woke again, faint chattering reached her ears. It sounded close, familiar.
She stepped outside and saw her teacher, Nora, sitting quietly in the living room.
Ivy appeared beside her almost instantly. Nora lifted her head, and upon seeing Ivy, her expression softened with visible relief.
It was only then that Ivy noticed how pale Nora looked. Her skin lacked its usual warmth, and dark shadows rested beneath her eyes.
