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 his work

Design Department. People take notice of your every action and decision. If she doesn't work hard enough and people

but she was glad for his company. His presence soothed her anxieties so she could easily redound

he helped her a lot as they worked together. He pointed out her shortcomings, informed her what kind of documents needed to be rejected, and

if the documents were really so urgent, Rufus could have sent someone from the Design Department to bring these to her. It was quite unnecessary for him to

find an excuse to visit me in

excited her, but then she figured that it was just a figment of her

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

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

as

It would be the best for everyone. So she tried

our company. You know she is majoring in Administrative Management.

assistant would mean that Cloris will have more chances to interact with

beamed at her sister's suggestion. She blew her

trying to determine what she was thinking,

the document and marked something

job. Cloris can learn

heard people say her name, but it never made her as

in his tone and the roll of his

cheeks was a telltale

Rufus, thank you so much! I promise... I promise I will do my best to learn from Leo! I won't disappoint you!" Cloris flashed him

and Cloris felt like she was

out a breath

emotion

like she was glad to

only reason

he had other

got into Tang Group through the backdoor. Just because she had a superior position at the company didn't mean that she could relax. It was imperative that she make extra efforts to win the admiration of her colleagues. She needed

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

train Cloris as Cassandra's assistant in the

were sisters. Cloris would be more dedicated to her than a random stranger, and Cassandra would be able to gain a footing

her in gaining the necessary experience to flourish in

however, was 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

the hospital, her so-called husband didn't show up even once.