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.

deserve this? Why did

up my mind to leave Rufus as

stared at the ceiling. I

to be just awake

him recently. For some reason,

restaurant in town, and I heard it's for couples. I've been

put his knife and fork down as he wiped his mouth and told me his schedule in detail. Then,

side and

"I probably might be late that day because it'll be my first time to preside over the

that I confirmed that Rufus was going to be busy that day, I felt relieved. He wouldn't even be able to spare time to have dinner with me, and that alone indicated he'd be busier than before. Maybe I could pull off the escape after

to the restaurant another time. Your work is more important. You can just accompany me when you're free. I haven't

me affectionately before saying, "Alright. I'll

"Okay!"

He went to the city hall, and I went

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