Chapter 184.2 - Understanding

The crisp evening air greeted Sylvie as she stepped out of the dormitory, her damp hair swaying slightly with each step. The weather had turned chilly as the day wound down, the faint breeze sending a shiver down her spine. She pulled her jacket closer, her thoughts steadying as she spotted Astron waiting by the courtyard. 

As usual, Astron seemed completely unbothered by the cold, his calm posture and steady gaze making him look as though he had all the time in the world. His purple eyes flicked toward her as she approached, and he gave a slight nod in acknowledgment. 

"Hey," Sylvie greeted, her voice light but tinged with a nervous edge. 

Astron nodded again, his expression unreadable. "Sylvie."