第二章 普雷斯顿学院(上)——翻译：风晓星落(11)

All of a sudden that calm demeanor that she had was shattered. Her jaw just hung there like a chandelier. There was a brief silence between us trying to process what had occurred. I am definitely not making the first move so I just waited until she did. Finally she managed to piece everything together and reestablish herself. 
“ Oooof, okay you have a right to be angry and I understand. I mean with what has happened, it's okay to lash out and I know I was an easy target. It’s fine. I’m just concerned Alicia. I mean look at yourself. I know you’re father gave you independence but as is, I’m not sure if you can handle this. Alicia you’re our brightest student and everyone knows it. I just don’t want to see you fail. 

“ Because if I fail then the school looks bad?” 
“ Because if you fail then it’s an opportunity squandered.” 
“ You’re using my own words against me?”I replied
“ I’m using them to make a point,” she retorted, “ look I know your just as stubborn as your father and you’re not going to take time off so I’ve told all your professors to take it easy on you this semester. Course work is going to be minimized until next semester or when I have deemed that you are in a more stable condition”