forever ruined

She stripped off her day gown and wore her night gown, which was freshly washed and reached up to her ankles. The nightgown gave off a citrusy scent. She let her hair loose and carefully walked down the stairs. 

She put more pressure on her right leg, making her movements slower than a snail. 

"Well, the spells do not work like that! Redo them, or else you're research will be better off not being shown." 

"I am too lazy for that." 

"Stay with your laziness, and you won't enter the next semester." 

"I will wing it somehow." 

She heard Sister Ameera and Louise's loud voices clashing. Gradually, she reached the dining hall, where all three of them stayed. The moment she entered, all eyes were on her, especially Elijah's. 

Um? She widened her eyes and blinked a bit, astonished by the sudden silence and the glare she got. She tiptoed and sat next to Ameera.