A Graduation Gift

Moonlight poured through the windows of the ward, shrouding Cassandra in an unabating silver glow. Her eyes were shut tight as she drifted into dreams.

Rufus's lips couldn't help but curve up in a soft smile as he looked down at her. She looked peaceful. The only time Cassandra was not on her guard was when she was sleeping.

It was actually quite interesting to tease her on purpose. It amused him to see her ears go red and her mouth twist into a scowl when he provoked her shamelessly.

But watching her while she slept was fascinating too. He felt himself being drawn to her serene face.

It would undoubtedly be even more comforting to hold her in his arms as sleep took over both of them.

Looking back, Rufus was not sure when it all started. When did spending time with her become his favorite past-time?

When dawn came, he took his leave. Cassandra was still in deep sleep, a result of the drugs injecting through her IV drip.

Before stepping out, he bent down and kissed her on the forehead. His gaze held bottomless depths of sincere affection.

Cassandra woke up soon after Rufus left.

She realized that she had dreamed of him again.

At first, she had been sucked into a recurring nightmare. She remembered feeling like she was drowning and unable to come to the surface while her lungs burned from the lack of air. Someone had finally pulled her up and relieved her of the torment.

That someone had been Rufus.

She shook her head in an attempt to forget the dream.

'Cassandra, what the hell? You promised yourself you would never think of him again. How could you dream about him? What's wrong with you?'

she said to herself with frustration and shame, then tossed right back into bed.

Nevertheless, she couldn't help thinking of his beautiful eyebrows, his deep-set eyes, his straight nose which gave on to his captivating lips...

She groaned out loud, 'Why couldn't I just get him out of my mind?

The last three days, Cloris had been keeping Cassandra company. That way, she also made sure she met Rufus at least once a day.

She found it strange that he was in her sister's room every single time she arrived. He was always reading out Tang documents or case projects though, so she turned a blind eye.

"Rufus, my sister hasn't healed completely yet. She shouldn't be working so soon. What's the hurry?"

said. She didn't want to bother him too much but was just curious about

a clipped, formal voice, totally unlike his casual manner with Cassandra, "It's not easy to be the manager of the Design Department. People take notice of your every action and decision. If she doesn't work hard enough and people get to know that she is Horace Tang's daughter-in-law, it could lead

for Cassandra to deal with the bout of sudden work, but she was glad for his company. His presence soothed her anxieties so she could easily redound to

informed her what kind of

from the Design Department to bring these to her. It was quite unnecessary for him to personally come here and work with her.

wants to find

wondered as she worried her lip. The possibility excited her, but then she figured that it was just a figment of

spoke to Cloris, his tone like the

he made them feel special. Besides, Cloris was so naive and inexperienced. No wonder she was

Every time her eyes flicked over to him, her gaze turned glassy, as if she was bewitched by his very presence. The more time passed by, the deeper her attraction to him grew.

sensible to help Cloris get together with Rufus. It would be the best for everyone. So she tried her best to help, even though the idea left her

You know she is majoring in Administrative Management. Why not let her be Leo's assistant?" she

was practically Rufus's second hand. Being Leo's assistant would mean that Cloris

her sister's suggestion. She blew her

glanced at Cassandra calculatingly, trying to determine what she was

document and marked something important with his pen.

great job. Cloris can learn a lot from him," he replied.

but it never made her as shy

his tone and the roll of his tongue when he

cheeks was a

much! I promise... I promise I will do my best to learn

her, and Cloris felt like she was intoxicated on her

a breath of relief.

her sigh and sensed the emotion hidden behind it.

glad to

he had noticed that Cloris liked him, but the only reason he was nice to her was

he had other plans

could relax. It was imperative that she make extra efforts to win the admiration

experience of running a big group. Unlike him, however, Cassandra was a newbie. She had no one to help her. It didn't matter she was top

intended to train Cloris as Cassandra's assistant in the future so she could manage

random stranger,

Cassandra and help her the best he could. Help her in gaining the necessary experience to flourish in the company, and help her solve

on others. He understood that about her. He wanted to train her so well that one day she

the hospital, her so-called husband didn't