She raised her head in surprise, seeing that the old man's expression remained unchanged, yet she inexplicably felt as if his anger had lessened.,“This time I will forgive you, and I won't tell Mr. Kent about your mistake - I will say that you arrived on time, but after finding out about things, you stayed for two cups of tea and some snacks.”,The feel of soft carpet beneath her feet startled her, causing her to look up and wonder if she should remove her shoes—but the old sprite's calm demeanor left her unsure. So, with a nervous heart, she followed behind, feeling the sudden warmth of the hearth against the chill of winter.。