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."

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

muffled thunder.

decision for me. Smiling faintly, I hurried to catch

food. Now that she

tilted her head to look at me with her big, doe-like

Rufus and sobbed, "I'm scared." Rufus scooped her up and held her comfortingly. To me, he said helplessly, "Your mask is scaring

wanted to come off as cold and ruthless, so I chose a black metal one. It looked

Finally, I muttered, "If I take it off, she'll still be scared. My face isn't

and said nothing. He just lowered his head

arrived with some spaghetti. Beryl's

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

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