A Graduation Gift

Chapter 63 Cassandra’s Disease

Surely, this was a case of sense over sensibility.

Cassandra was still weak which was why Rufus reminded himself to treat her better, thinking anything less than normal behavior would hurt both her health and her heart.

Neither did he want to be bitten again so he decided not annoy her anymore.

As he stepped outside the bathroom after a long bath, Rufus saw the her lying on the sofa, fast asleep already.

He stared at her sweet face, looking so serene in her sleep it made him smile.

Perhaps, she was dreaming. What could she be dreaming of? Maybe, him? He couldn't help wondering like a teenager.

Gently, he picked her up in his arms and put her to bed. He kept his arms wrapped around her waist and held her against his warm body.

She purred comfortably, and turned on her side, snuggling into his chest.

If only she could remain this way...

Soon, Rufus closed his eyes, enjoying the calm he felt.

With the first rays of the sun, the sky was clearing up after the heavy rain.

Sunlight shone brilliantly, reflecting off the ground, making its way into the room. Cassandra got woken by a single dazzling ray that fell right into her eyes, peeking from behind the curtains.

Her sleepy eyes cracked open and caught sight of Rufus's gentle gaze stuck on her face.

"Good morning, Sleeping Beauty!" he said, softly.

He'd been watching her for a long time, eyes filled with adoration. To him, she looked beautiful even while she drooled like a kid in her sleep.

He'd even taken a picture of her sneakily, snickering at the photo for a while afterwards.

Even in his dreams, he couldn't imagine himself to treat another woman so gently and patiently.

Cassandra was still drowsy and groggy. She had no memory of what had happened last night in the rain.

"What? Don't you remember anything? The passion with which you attacked me last night? Has your memory drifted away with the rain?

He teased her, amused at her panicked expression.

She racked her brains to recall what had happened and it didn't take long for her to realise she was being pranked.

own anger melted. She didn't know in what manner was she supposed to look back at him.

to wear no clothes and had me fighting the temptation to touch you the whole night. How will

her jokingly but was shocked by

It was his right hand, wrapped in gauze. Her face changed immediately, overcome with guilt and concern.

sorry, I totally forgot about your hand."

was the one being joked upon this entire time. Her defence was justifiable and there was no need for her

it dawned upon her how she wasn't herself whenever around him.

distance herself from someone who made her feel so small about herself, Cassandra got up and rushed into the bathroom to change. Her own clothes, now dry, were inside the fancy washer-cum-dryer. Ah ha!

to groom her hair and put on some light makeup.

wiped all of it

semi-transparent glass, Rufus watched her buzzing

the bathroom and pushed the door open, catching her off guard. "You want to look

Rufus's reflection

It has to look like I was working overtime again and got stuck

a glossy

about it! Also, I have fixed

report for Poly-cystic Ovary Syndrome. The name of the patient on it was 'Cassandra

How did you manage

remarks she had made yesterday. It seemed those words were a result of

than she was. All she had thought of was feigning illness to make Lionel change his

half to get cured of this ailment. That

second thoughts, she felt apprehensive about pulling off this charade in front of Jenks Tong.

tell she was reluctant but kept himself calm and

a real patient and she just happens to have the same name as you,

in relief, also amused at the coincidence. Rufus, sure enough, handled affairs more thoroughly

of his way to help me?'

affection he showed toward her which she denied liking

mattered was she had managed to get rid of Lionel's pressurizing temporarily.

the certificate to everyone,

Horace would treat her better when Lionel had a baby. To her bitter disappointment, the

simply frowning. As he prevented Jill from nudging Cassandra, he turned

best medicines for you! From now on, nursing your health should be your

interrupted Horace. She could never allow herself to let go of a project that would teach her

in G city coveted the opportunity to design the branch hospital. If it was not a private hospital and she didn't have Jenks's trust, she knew well her fortune wouldn't have

my work and health. I promise my work

agreed, looking at Cassandra's

you have any difficulty. He will adjust the workload

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