Chapter 12

Feeling bad about not recognizing Lance at first, Sylvie nodded and walked with him along Reldor's streets. "Dr. Yule, are you in Reldor for a vacation too?" Lance nodded. "The hospital approved my time off after you were discharged. I decided to travel around Elyndria, and as luck would have it, I ran into you, Ms. Clarke." As the sunlight fell on Reldor's streets, Lance's cheerful smile was especially bright. It flustered Sylvie, and she hurriedly said, "You don't have to be so formal, Dr. Yule. Just call me Sylvie." Lance replied, "In that case, you should call me Lance." The sky above Reldor was a flawless, cloudless blue as the two walked toward Trelston Church. They sat together on the stone steps, enjoying the gentle breeze. Lance suddenly asked, "Sylvie, can you tell me why you came to Elyndria?" Sylvie remained silent, and he quickly waved his hand. "Sorry, I didn't mean to pry. I just wondered why you chose to travel all the way from Cravonia to Presworth for treatment