Sylvia hesitated to return to the Montgomery residence, worried that the carefree Seraphine might inadvertently reveal her involvement and get her scolded by Sylvester.

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It was already past 10:00 p.m., and Rafael grew concerned when he saw that neither Sylvia nor Eric had emerged.

He hurried back to the Hernandezes' home to explain the situation to his father.

"Are you certain Hol. Silver confirmed that Eric isn't an apprentice of Hol. Thornfield?" Javier asked, his brow furrowed.

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