I’ve been practicing in secret ever since I nearly made a fool out of myself last time.”
After saying that, Sylvia winked at me and added, “I’ve also been practicing how to dance.
I think I’ve gotten pretty good at it. I promise I won’t embarrass you.”
I wrapped my arms around her waist, lowered my head, and gave her a kiss.
Sylvia groaned, worried that I might ruin her makeup.
Ignoring her complaints, I sucked her lips a little longer before letting her go. Then, I buried my head in her neck and took a deep breath.
“You smell so good.”
Sylvia tilted her head to the side curiously.
“Really? I didn’t use any perfume. I just used the same body wash as you.”
I chuckled, parted my lips, and bit the tender flesh under her collarbone, leaving a slight mark.
Sylvia yelped and pushed me away in a hurry.
“Not that spot! It’s too conspicuous!”
“It doesn’t matter. It’ll disappear soon anyway.”
I pulled her back in my arms and planted a kiss on her forehead. “Thank you.”
Sylvia looked up at me shyly. “For what?”
I couldn’t help but kiss her on the eyelids. I would never be tired of kissing her or caressing her skin.
“I don’t know what my mother’s up to. If you don’t want to go, you can just refuse. I’ll decline for you,” I said in a low voice.
Sylvia shook her head. “Queen Laura is your mother. I have to face her sooner or later.
Running away from her won’t solve anything, Besides, your mom’s not evil. She just loves you and wants the best for you. Rufus, I don’t want to see her as my enemy.”
Sylvia’s words moved me. I didn’t say anything and fell silent for a moment. In the end, I sighed. “Then pick a tie for me. Let’s go to the party together.”
“Okay,” Sylvia replied with a smile. Then she stood on tiptoe and gave me another kiss.
My heart throbs harder as I watch my wristwatch count down the minutes towards midnight…
Sylvia’s POV
When I arrived at the banquet hall again, it felt like a lifetime had passed. The bright lights, people dressed in gorgeous clothes, and the array of wine and food took me back in time.
Everything looked familiar.
I still couldn’t forget the cold gazes and the rude remarks I had endured in this place. It ‘still made my scalp tingle.
A shiver ran down my spine. Although I seemed confident in front of Rufus, I was still trembling with fear.
I would be lying if I said wasn’t afraid of Laura.
After all, she was Rufus’ mother and the queen of the empire.
Just then, Rufus pinched my palm, snapping me back to my senses. “What’s wrong?” I asked, looking up at him.
“‘She is walking toward us,” Rufus reminded.
I immediately straightened my posture and forced a confident smile, trying to look noble and elegant.
Laura was still elegant and beautiful, but it looked like she had lost weight.
Maya told me that Laura had developed a serious illness after Alina left and she didn’t get better until recently.
I bowed before the queen in a polite greeting.
Unexpectedly, Laura took my hand and smiled.
“It’s a family dinner tonight. Don’ be too formal or reserved.”
My eyes widened in shock. I never expected Laura to talk to me. I thought she would ignore me like she always did.
Laura held my hand and ushered me to the dining table. She was talking to me like I were her close friend. “You look great in this dress.”
I looked down at my clothes and smiled.
Thank you.”
You’re welcome. First, try this tea. It’s a specialty of Leonard’s pack. This is a rare type of tea. I know most of you young people prefer coffee, but it’s good to Consume tea occasionally.”
Laura smiled and slid the teacup toward me.
Then, she turned around and sat in the opposite chair. She and Rufus were discussing the events in the imperial palace.
I held the teacup and looked at the mother and son, wondering if all this was just a dream. I never expected Laura would be nice to me. She didn’t pretend to be gentle or deliberately try making things difficult for me. Her every word and every smile seemed genuine. The harmonious interaction surprised me. I was still in shock as if I had won a lottery.
Rufus held my hand under the table as I took a sip of tea. We looked at each other in silence, our eyes glistening with joy.
I knew Rufus was as happy as I was.
At that moment, Ethan arrived. He wasn’t in his traditional, multi-layered robe, but was wearing a casual shirt and a pair of trousers like an ordinary parent.
It looked like he was in a good mood and was talking to Rufus with a smile on his face.
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