Sylvia's POV:

I was startled and froze in my tracks, my puzzled eyes flying to him.

He tossed the cigarette butt he was holding into the trash, took his coat off, and left it on the balcony. Then he walked in and closed the balcony door.

He came closer to me, touched my cheek, and softly explained, "You're pregnant. It's not good for you to inhale the smoke."

I grabbed his hand and scrutinized his forehead carefully. "Maya told me you got into an accident while driving. Are you alright?"

"It's not a big deal. Why did you leave the hospital without informing me?" Rufus frowned, picked me up, stepped over the broken porcelain pieces that were lying on the ground, and deposited me on the bed. "I didn't want to stay in the hospital anymore, so I left." As I spoke, I helped him remove his thin jacket.

Rufus was very quiet tonight, and the usual smile in his eyes was missing. After settling me in bed, he went out to ask a servant to clean the room. Then, he went to the study to make a few phone calls. Quite some time passed before I finally got the chance to talk to him peacefully.

I walked to the study in my slippers and sat next to him. The small leather seat could barely hold both of us.

Rufus put his pen down with a sigh and pulled me into his lap. In a low voice, he asked, "What's wrong? Why aren't you in bed resting?"

did you smoke so much today, and why are you so downcast?" I grabbed his arm as if

fine, I knew something had happened. Otherwise, he wouldn't

I know I said I would quit smoking, but I couldn't control myself." Rufus looked down at me, his slightly lowered eyelashes casting a

him seriously. "Rufus, I'm not blaming you. I'm worried about

moments quietly. His powerful arms were

a long time, and so did I. The

silence of the room. The weather was terrible these days. As it continued raining heavily, the temperature dropped considerably. It was cold outside, but luckily the room

curled my lips and was about to say something, but Rufus finally

post, and many elders of the royal family are

my head back to observe his expression. He looked as

eye when they crossed their limits. However, given Rufus' character,

knew the kind of person Rufus was.

get rid of all the lurking dangers and troubles in the empire

and supported Richard too.

intended to destroy these people when he'd defeated Richard, but Ethan had stopped

was an

the king is not easy and you're under immense pressure. But don't get so agitated or annoyed. I believe you can navigate all these matters well. Things might be a little difficult in the beginning, but you

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