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.

did we do to deserve this? Why

it, I sobbed my heart out. Once again, I had made up my mind to leave Rufus as soon as possible. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest

all my frustration, I quietly went back to Rufus' arms and stared at the ceiling. I felt dull, and because of that, I couldn't sleep

to be just awake and got up from the

some reason, I felt satisfied whenever I see him eat the food I

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,

told me his schedule in detail. Then, he

head to the side and thought for a while. "How about

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

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

If you're going to be busy that day, we can always go to the restaurant another time. Your work is more important. You can just accompany me when you're free. I haven't really explored the capital city yet, so I want to go to all

before saying, "Alright. I'll go with you when I'm

"Okay!"

Rufus after breakfast. He went to the city hall, and I

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