Rufus' POV:

When I stirred in the morning, I automatically wanted to wrap my arms around the one beside me, but they met empty air.

I opened my eyes groggily and saw that Sylvia wasn't next to me.

"Sylvia?" I called out to her several times, but got no response.

Had Flora taken her away for some work?

I ran a hand through my messy hair and hauled myself out of bed. Then I casually picked up the pajamas lying on the sofa and put them on.

When I walked out of the room, the clinking sound of plates and bowls reached my ears.

was actually cooking

surprised that she was up so early. Every time she had stayed the night

turning her around and giving her a morning

moment to tuck a loose strand of her hair behind her ear. "Go ahead. I'm waiting for your food, chef." Sylvia looked at me with laughing eyes and pouted. "Sit down. Breakfast will be ready soon." I took a seat at the dining table with a grin and watched her intently. My heart

everything around me looked rosy. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ

and bacon in front of me and kissed the corner of my mouth. "What

did you get up so early

out of bed early." She took out the coffee beans to brew coffee, and then turned

inspect the city in the

brief rundown of my schedule to her, my attention was instantly snagged by the crispy bacon on the plate. I ate a few bites in

about you? What's your plan for the day? Would you

touch the food in front of her. She just watched me eating, a hint

cheek to check her temperature, thinking she wasn't

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