But after a while, I realized that there was something off about Rufus.
Although he was still clingy with me…
I could tell he was a little absent-minded. Rufus, who had always been cautious and self-aware, rarely let his guard down like this.
I looked up at his glazed eyes and felt somewhat upset. Was he still angry with Shawn?
The more I thought about it, the more convinced I was that I was right.
Damn it! Shawn was such a jinx!
Rufus’ POV
As Sylvia and I walked along the school path, my mood gradually improved. But I still couldn’t get rid of the heavy feeling lingering in my heart.
Suddenly, Sylvia stopped abruptly in her tracks. I turned to look at her questioningly.
She seemed to want to say something, but decided not to have a second thought.
Her expression looked so conflicted, I almost wondered if she had a stomachache.
But when I reached out to touch her face, her body temperature was normal. When I was about to ask her what was wrong, Sylvia suddenly pressed my hand against her lips and kissed it. “Rufus, you are the best. I love you so much.”
I raised my eyebrows in pleasant surprise. Before I could respond, she threw her arms around me.
“You’re precious to me, Rufus. I never want to leave your side, not even for a second.”
The series of sweet talk made my heart feel inexplicable.
Sure enough, Sylvia kept coaxing me with all kinds of compliments and sweet talk, even throwing in a kiss from time to time. Gradually, my heart softened.
I had a rough idea about what was on Sylvia’s mind and why she was doing this, so I quietly enjoyed her flattery.
“Rufus, lighten up, will you?” Sylvia stood on the tiptoe and kissed me on the lips again. Her wide eyes looked so innocent yet aggrieved. “Say something-anything! I promise I’ll never see Shawn again. He’s such an idiot!”
At the mention of Shawn, Sylvia wrinkled her nose with disgust.
I finally burst into laughter. Ruffling her hair, I said gently, “I’m not angry. Shawn doesn’t stand a chance. Any sane person would know he’s nothing compared to me.”
“Huh? You’re so annoying!” Sylvia’s eyes went wide with indignation. “You’re evil, Rufus! This whole time, you weren’t angry but quietly made a fool of me! You almost made me cry just now!”
“What’re you talking about? My brave Sylvia wouldn’t cry so easily. She’ll resort to violence first.” I couldn’t help but poke fun at her, flicking her smooth forehead with my finger lightly.
Aggrieved, Sylvia stuck out her lower lip like a hurt child. “I’d have made sure you couldn’t get out of bed ever again.”
I chuckled and winked at her meaningfully. “I look forward to it.”
When she realized what I meant, Sylvia’s cheeks turned bright red. She quickly averted her gaze, murmuring, “I’ll take you to a place.”
Then, she didn’t say anything more and mysteriously led me to a small wood. Although it was remote, the scenery was beautiful. Thick trees surrounded a small lake, where egrets were resting on the crystal-clear water.
“Flora showed me this place. She said that it’s a perfect spot for couples to spend some quality time.” Sylvia didn’t dare look at me. Her ears were red. Shyly, she twiddled her thumbs and said, “Why don’t… Why don’t we try it?”
I pressed my lips against the back of her hand and whispered, “Okay.”
Sylvia then pounced on me, wrapping her legs around my waist for support. She lowered her head and nibbled on my lips like a shy beast.
I held her in my arms, letting her do to me whatever she wanted.
The atmosphere was intimate. As she kissed me, my breath became heavier and the fabric around my crotch grew tight suddenly.
Sylvia, who was straddling on my waist, felt my cock go hard. She blushed shyly but her hand reached down to stroke my trousers.
I tried to put aside all my messy emotions and concentrated on Sylvia. Just as I was about to lose control of my lust, Sylvia suddenly withdrew her hand. She looked deep into my eyes and said seriously, “Rufus, what’s wrong?”
Huh?
I blinked at her blankly. When I came to my senses, I propped her buttocks up and asked, “What made you ask?”
“I can tell that something’s bothering you. You look depressed.” Sylvia looked at me worriedly.
I didn’t expect her to be so sensitive. I had thought I hid my emotions well.
Sylvia pulled away from me and straightened out my clothes. “Let’s talk about it.”
I scratched my head, falling silent for a while. But seeing how concerned Sylvia looked, I sighed. “I just realized that I’m not a good son to my parents.”
Rufus’ POV
Reassured by Sylvia’s gentle gaze, I began to vent my emotions.
“My father nearly cried just because I called him ‘dad’. And my mother said that I had drifted away from her a long time ago. I didn’t realize until today that, ever since I was cursed, I had isolated myself and pushed my parents away.”
Sylvia tilted her head to the side and mulled over what I said. “When did you start to distance yourself from Queen Laura?”
“Probably around the time after I was cursed,” I said after thinking for a while. Smiling bitterly, I continued, “She didn’t know about the curse back then. In order to keep it a secret, my father took me in under the guise of training me. He didn’t allow me to contact anyone, including my own mother.”
That was the darkest period in my life. Not only did I have to endure physical pain, but also mental suffering.
I knew that I had become a monster. I felt like I was drowning in a devastating pool of despair, choking out any ounce of hope left in me. But I wanted to live. And in order to do that, I had to accept the harsh reality. On the one hand, I despised myself, while on the other, I strived to live. It was also thanks to the mental anguish that the curse caused that my temperament changed greatly. I gradually became sensitive and irritable, not wanting to get close to anyone.” I forced a smile and laughed at myself bitterly. “After all, who would want to be friends with a monster?”
Sylvia threw her arms around me tightly. “Rufus, that’s all in the past. I’m here with you now, and I’m more than willing to help you shoulder the pain and difficulty. You’re no longer alone.”
I hugged her back and buried my face in her neck. “Thank you, Sylvia,” I murmured in a hoarse voice. “I think I should stop pushing myself. I need to stop ignoring those closest to me.”
Sylvia ran her fingers through my hair and said gently, “It doesn’t matter, Rufus. It’s never too late to try fixing the problem. We still have a lot of time to mend your relationship with your parents.”
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