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?"

bother him too much but was just

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

work, but she was glad for

as they worked together. He pointed out her shortcomings, informed her what kind of documents needed

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

he just wants to find an excuse to visit

figured that it was just a figment of her overindulgent imagination and

she thought of the gentle way with which he spoke to Cloris, his tone like the rush of a spring

magnetism and attention. When he talked to someone, he made them feel special. Besides,

as if she was bewitched by his very presence. The more time

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

our company. You know she is majoring in Administrative Management. Why not

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

sister's suggestion. She blew her a kiss in

what she was thinking, but she only smiled at him properly.

gaze to the document and marked something important

Cloris can learn a lot from him," he

her name, but it never made her as shy

tone and the roll of his tongue

her cheeks was a telltale sign

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

like she was intoxicated on her favorite

a breath of

heard her sigh and sensed the emotion hidden behind it. He winced

did his girl sound like she was glad

him, but the only reason he was nice to her was that she

other

the company didn't mean that she could relax. It was imperative that she make extra efforts to win the admiration of her colleagues.

the experience of running a big group. Unlike him, however, Cassandra was a newbie. She had

in the future so she could manage her sister's daily routine.

stranger, and Cassandra would be able to gain a footing

her in gaining the necessary experience

eager to do everything on her own. She didn't want to rely on others. He understood that about her. He wanted to train her so well that one day she could soar through the skies all

was admitted in the hospital, her so-called husband didn't show up even