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."

if I should follow them. Rufus didn't ask me to stay, so I couldn't

muffled thunder. A few seconds later, it started

had made my decision for me. Smiling faintly,

the food. Now that she wasn't

with her big, doe-like eyes.

her chubby cheeks, she reached out to hug Rufus and sobbed, "I'm scared." Rufus scooped her up and held her comfortingly. To me, he said helplessly, "Your mask is scaring her." Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Findɴovel.ɴet website

picking out a mask, I wanted to 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

racked my brains for a solution. Finally, I muttered, "If I take it off, she'll still be scared. My face isn't a

nothing. He just lowered his head and wiped Beryl's tears

a servant arrived with some spaghetti. Beryl's attention was

I picked out the carrots and onions from the noodles with a spoon. Rufus was busy putting a bib

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