Sylvia's POV:

When I woke up from my dream, cold sweat had already accumulated on my forehead. The horrible scene had been imprinted in my mind, which made me unable to snap out of it for quite a while.

Rufus didn't wake up, but he was holding me in his arms-comforting me with his warmth.

When I saw him sleeping so peacefully, I felt tears well up in my eyes.

I really didn't want to leave him, but if I stay, he would die.

If it wouldn't end well whether I stay or not, I would choose to leave and let myself suffer alone. At least in that case, Rufus would have a chance to live.

I wiped the tears that had accumulated in the corners of my eyes. Then, I got out of the bed to check Rufus' back. His body was well-built, but I couldn't appreciate much of his features, especially now that half of his back was covered with the ominous black thorn.

My heart sank at the sight of the curse.

welled up in my eyes again. What did we do to deserve this? Why did fate

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out all my frustration, I quietly went back to Rufus' arms and stared at the

be just awake and got up from the bed as if nothing

been making breakfast for him recently. For some reason, I felt satisfied whenever

have any plans for the next few days? Are you going to be busy? There's a newly opened restaurant in town, and I heard it's for couples. I've been thinking of going there with you for quite some time now, and I was wondering if you'd be willing

as he wiped his mouth and told me his schedule in detail. Then, he asked, "When do you want to

side and

nodded in response. "I probably might be late that day because it'll be my first time to preside over the court meeting for my father, but

was going to be busy that day, I felt relieved. He wouldn't even be able to spare time to have dinner with

going to be busy that day, we can always go to the restaurant another time. Your work is more

looked at me affectionately before saying, "Alright. I'll go with you when I'm

"Okay!"

to the city hall,

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