Rufus snorted and arrogantly said, “You indeed make a good mascot to cheer us up.”
Blair rolled his eyes, unbothered about his image. “Is it so difficult for you to admit that you need me?”
Rufus glanced at him crossly and pulled me closer to him. “I’m sorry, but I only need my mate.”
I automatically blushed. Pushing him away, I asked, “What are you talking about?”
“I’ve only spoken the truth.” Rufus probably thought his words were not enough to convince me, so he lowered his head and kissed me on the forehead to show off to Blair.
Goosebumps sprung up all over Blair’s body and he exclaimed, “Help! I’ve just woken up and you two are forcing me to watch your display of affection. Please spare me.”
Rufus ignored him and stood up with his arm still around me. “To be on the safe side, I’d better call the doctor in to give you a thorough check-up.”
“No. I’m fine. I’m just too traumatized, because I was exposed to your public display of love.” Blair flopped down on the bed like he didn’t have a care in the world anymore.
With an annoyed expression, Rufus pulled up the quilt and covered Blair with it. “Well, cut the crap. You’re going to have this thorough check-up, whether you like it or not.”
Rufus and I accompanied him to get a physical examination again. After receiving the doctor’s confirmation that he was fine, we went through the discharge formalities.
Before leaving the hospital, the three of us had a discussion and decided to tell other people that Blair had just returned from his vacation.
We wanted to keep a low profile. So, we didn’t ask a driver to pick us up and walked back instead. Fortunately, the Royal Hospital was only a short distance from the imperial palace.
I followed Rufus and Blair, carefully cradling the potted plant in my hands, afraid that it would get damaged. When we returned to Rufus’ place, I would place it on his bedside table. With this plant, it wouldn’t be long before the curse on him was lifted.
My heart soared with happiness as I thought of this.
Rufus answered a phone call at that moment. He had to deal with an urgent matter and took his leave, leaving Blair and me alone.
“Let’s go, Mr. Joshua. I’ll escort you home safely in Rufus’ stead,” I approached him and said with a smile.
He looked at me with an amused grin. “Remember when we first met? You never called me Mr. Joshua or even by my name. You were really on your guard against me.”
My mind flashed to the memory of the first time we met, as if it was only yesterday.
I said with a sigh, “If it weren’t for your advice, I might not have been able to pass the placement test.”
Blair smiled and stayed quiet. He continued walking with me. On the way, he suddenly said, “At that time, even if Rufus hadn’t asked me to assist you, you would still have caught my eye and I’d have helped you. Because when the group of students ganged up against you at the school gate and you fought back fiercely, I had already noticed you and was attracted to you.”
Sylvia’s POV
I was stunned. Not understanding what Blair meant, I smiled at him awkwardly. “I was too weak at the time, so I suppose a loser like me indeed drew people’s attention easily.”
“No. It was because you had a unique temperament that people took notice of you,” Blair added.
I scratched the back of my head, not knowing what to say to Blair. “I guess you could say my weakness was unique, right?”
Amused, Blair suddenly burst into laughter. Then, he sighed and looked at me intently. “To be honest, if Rufus didn’t come to your rescue, I would’ve.”
“Oh, really? Thank you,” I said dryly, averting my gaze. I didn’t know why, but I couldn’t seem to look at him. Blair was acting so strange today.
“If I were the one who saved you back then, would you have paid more attention to me?” Blair pressed me further.
I looked up at him, stunned. What did he mean? I hesitated for a while and chose to pretend not to hear him.
“Maybe you would’ve fallen in love with me instead?” Blair chuckled. Although his tone sounded like he was joking, I didn’t think it was funny at all.
I coughed with embarrassment and decided to be honest. “I doubt it. Rufus and I are mates. We’re destined to be together.”
Hearing this, Blair’s expression darkened. “Is a mate bond so important? If Rufus wasn’t your mate, would you still have fallen in love with him?”
“Of course!” I said without thinking. I didn’t need to think. Rufus was the only man in my heart. No one could replace him. I would fall in love with him no matter what, even if he wasn’t my mate. This was fate and I couldn’t escape it.
Blair fell silent, staring at me with an unreadable expression.
I couldn’t stand being with such a weird Blair. I forced a laugh and said, “Oh, why would you say such a thing? Stop making fun of me.”
Blair broke into a smile again and patted me on the shoulder. “I was just kidding. You’re still as serious as before.”
Finally, I breathed a sigh of relief. My hands, which were clutching the potted plant tightly just now, finally relaxed. I frowned at him and said crossly, “You are still as naughty as before.”
Blair snorted and started walking.
I quickly followed him and added, “I might’ve saved you with the flower this time, but you were injured because of me in the first place, so I suppose we’re even now. Let bygones be bygones, and I hope we can get along with each other like before.”
Blair stopped and turned around to look at me. The smile on his face hadn’t changed, but there was something different about him. After sleeping for two months, he didn’t seem as bright as before.
Was it because his hair was longer? Blair’s hair reached his neck now and his tall figure looked thinner than before. In his loose shirt and baggy jeans, he kind of looked like a broody, wandering artist.
In a low voice, he said, “Okay… Just like before.”
I continued to poke fun at him. “Your hair is so long now. You should get a haircut. The royal guard captain can’t be so scruffy.”
Blair couldn’t help but chuckle. “Okay. I’ll have it cut when I get back.”
Soon, we arrived at Blair’s house. It was a quiet villa.
Just as I was about to say goodbye to him, I saw a tiny black bug crawling in Blair’s eye.
Sylvia’s POV
Startled, I leaned over to take a closer look.
But Blair’s eyes were clear and bright. I couldn’t see the black bug anywhere.
“What’s the matter?” Blair asked curiously.
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