Crystal's POV:

It was getting late, and I knew I couldn't stay here any longer. On the other hand, my heart wanted me to stay because Beryl was here.

But Beryl didn't recognize me. She didn't even want me to touch her. She seemed to be afraid of the mask on my face and stuck out her lower lip every time she saw it.

I was at a loss. I couldn't take off my mask in front of Rufus. If I had known it earlier, I would've chosen a less scary mask instead.

"Daddy, I'm hungry." Frowning, Beryl tugged Rufus' sleeve and rubbed her belly.

"I'll ask someone to have some food prepared for you."

headed to the dining room, still holding Beryl in his arms. I stood there awkwardly, wondering if I should follow them. Rufus didn't ask me to stay, so I couldn't stay, but

my options, I heard a muffled thunder. A few seconds

had made my decision for me. Smiling faintly, I hurried to

waited for the food. Now

big, doe-like eyes. She burst into tears after a few

comfortingly. To me, he said helplessly, "Your

come off as cold and ruthless, so I chose a black metal one. It looked kind of steampunk, which was indeed frightening for children. "How about taking it off?" Rufus suggested,

brains for a solution. Finally, I muttered, "If I

at me and said nothing. He just lowered his head and wiped

Beryl's attention was instantly

relief and offered to put some food on Beryl's plate. The little girl wasn't fond of some certain veggies, so I picked out the carrots and onions from the noodles with a spoon. Rufus was busy putting a bib on the little girl. His handsome side profile was slightly lowered, and his

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