Sylvia's POV:

As soon as I entered the dormitory, I ran to the window and discreetly take a look at Rufus. He was standing just outside the entrance, smoking a cigarette all by himself.

There was a full moon hanging in the sky tonight. It cast a long shadow behind Rufus as he was bathed in the pale radiance of the moon.

I bit my lips tightly and quickly stepped back, feeling distressed.

"Why are you feeling sorry for him now after you just hurt his feelings on purpose?" Yana didn't hide her dissatisfaction as her voice deepened.

"I really don't know what to do..." I squatted down in exasperation and tears streamed down my face. My heart ached so much that I couldn't breathe through the pain.

I didn't want to hurt Rufus' feelings, but my continuous presence in his life would only make the thorn on his back grow bigger until it killed him. I couldn't just sit back and watch while the most important person in my life suffered.

face as

way, my mother wouldn't have chosen to leave my father. I would rather die than live knowing that Rufus would one day die because of loving me. If I could be sure that my death would lift the curse,

Sylvia. We will find a way. But if you want to die, I'm willing

was moved to tears again by Yana's unwavering loyalty and love for me. Come rain or shine,

her fear of pain, she was willing to give her life

over my mouth, as silent sobs

she saw me fall apart. She took short breaths and her words came in pauses. "If... If you really want to thank me, please find a place with gentle breezes and plan some rosemary seeds for

house for

as Omar. And another thing, there should be

as I sobbed uncontrollably. It was then that I made up my mind to make sure that Yana lived a happy life with everything she ever

curse, once and for all. The black thorn was

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