The Ultimatum

Cecelia met Silas's gaze and froze.

"Where are you going?" Silas's tone was calm.

Cecelia explained, "Desmond is looking for me. I have to go back right now."

Silas asked, "What about your handwriting practice? Are you still planning to continue it?"

"...Yes, but..." Cecelia began.

"Practice isn't something you can do on and off. Will you keep running back if Desmond calls you every day?" Silas cu