Crystal's POV:

Rufus allowed me to enter his palace, but he kept me waiting for a long time. Gradually, I ran out of patience and had half a mind to break in when Rufus finally showed up.

And he didn't come along. There, hanging around his waist, was a little girl. It was my Beryl!

I was so excited and relieved that I reached out to hug my darling daughter, but unexpectedly, Rufus dodged me and even shouted at me.

I was stunned, but I didn't think too much. I still stretched my arms to hug Beryl.

To my surprise, the corners of Beryl's mouth drooped and her lower lip trembled. Then she burst into tears. She seemed to be very afraid of me.

Looking at Beryl, who had turned her face away from me and buried it in Rufus' shoulder, I was dumbfounded.

What the hell was going on?! My Beryl seemed to like Rufus more than me.

and held Beryl in his arms protectively. Giving me a reproachful look, he demanded, "What do

so anxious that I retorted, "What am I doing? I'm her

you were her mother, she wouldn't have burst into tears at the sight of you!"

prove that I wasn't lying, but it's not like

look at me..." I felt terrible, staring at Beryl's little

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at a loss. What was going on? Why was Beryl ignoring me? Was she mad at me

a mama bear protecting her cub.

he still managed to make things so difficult

my touch, turned her face,

Mommy. You're angry that Mommy left you at home, right? That's why you're ignoring me." I was so sad.

up and looked at me curiously, as if

she finally pointed

Beryl didn't

me being disfigured, so I couldn't take off my

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