My whole body felt numb and my backpack dropped to the floor. My eyes stung as if they were filled with sand. The pain was unbearable.

Trying to avoid losing control of my emotions, I desperately turned and ran.

As I turned, I noticed that Theron had turned and seen me.

He started following me immediately.

Just as I was about to leave the courtyard, he called out, "Aurora, stop right there."

I stopped unintentionally. Tears ...