That evening, Sylvia left Corbin's home, adjusting her bag over her shoulder. After the incident with Finn, Corbin made sure that he or one of his friends would drop her at her doorstep and accompany her in the morning to come to the spice factory.
But today, everyone was busy with some work so Corbin decided to accompany her. He was ready to leave with Sylvia when Lincoln asked for his help in something urgent.
It took Sylvia a lot of convincing to assure Corbin that she could go home on her own and that there was no need to worry. Because after that day at the lakeside, she hadn't crossed paths with Finn, nor she had felt him stalking her.
Maybe the man had learned his lesson, Sylvia thought. She was on her way home when she saw an old woman carrying two heavy bags in both her hands. Even from afar, Sylvia could tell her panting and the sweat that covered her forehead.
