Sylvie loved her family deeply.
They had given her everything—unconditional love, the freedom to chase her dreams, and support that never wavered.
But sometimes, their protectiveness became overwhelming. Especially when it came to her elder brother, Augustus.
So when her teacher told her that her family had come to visit, panic gripped her chest. And the moment she saw Augustus's familiar face, her anxiety shot through the roof.
She had expected this. She knew them better than anyone. The moment news spread that the Academy had been ambushed, she knew they would come.
But no amount of mental preparation helped when Augustus suddenly rose from his seat and spoke—
"You all knew what was going on, and yet you stayed silent. You risked the lives of countless students… all because of your pride."
There was no hesitation. He didn't wait for explanations. He accused them, straight to their faces.
His anger wasn't about what had happened. It was about what could have happened.
