Sylvia's POV:

"Why are you here?" I looked at him, my eyes burning with emotions. My heart was filled with joy that I safely hid from the rest of the world, including Rufus.

"What are you smiling for? You seem very happy." Rufus asked, arching his brows. He reached out his hand as if he wanted to touch my face but immediately stopped midway and looked at me as if nothing had happened.

For the first time, I realized how much I wanted to see Rufus. I touched my face and realized that my smile was even brighter now. However, a wave of bitterness washed over me in an instant. I seemed to be more interested in Rufus than I had imagined.

I stopped smiling and hurriedly changed the topic. "You haven't answered my question yet. Why did you want to meet me?"

"Should I have a reason to meet you?" Rufus seemed disgruntled. He pursed his lips and handed a delicate bag to me without saying a word.

I took it from him in a daze. "What's this?"

see," Rufus said, lowering his head. He was dressed in formal attire today as if

little awkward. I reflected on what I

me whenever you want even if there is nothing serious to talk about. I just..." I couldn't clearly explain what I felt. After all, my mind was a mess. "All right. I understand. Open it now," Rufus interrupted me and let out

mouth watered as a delicious smell wafted in the air. Inside the box was a healthy, stomachnourishing soup. I looked up at him,

doctor's instructions, all nourishing ingredients are added to the soup. You should drink it every evening without fail," Rufus instructed. Then, he took off his suit jacket and wrapped it over my shoulders. "Didn't Maya pack coats and sweaters

I came out in a hurry, so I forgot to wear one,"

you finish this entire bowl of soup." Although Rufus tried to sound bossy,

seemed to shift within me -- the seed that

sip of the soup and moaned in appreciation. It not only tasted delicious but seemed to soothe my stomach as well. Food was indeed the best medicine in the world. Unable to resist the temptation anymore, I greedily gulped down the entire bowl in

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like he was in a good mood. 'What

tomorrow. I came to see you today because I

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