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."

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 Beryl was here, s I couldn't just

heard a muffled thunder. A few seconds later, it

fate had made my decision for me. Smiling faintly, I

for the food. Now that she

look at me with her big, doe-like eyes. She burst into tears after

held her comfortingly. To me,

what to do about it. When I was picking out a mask, I wanted to come off as cold and ruthless, so I chose a black metal one. It looked kind

a rock and a hard place, I racked my brains for a solution. Finally, I muttered, "If I take it

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

spaghetti. Beryl's attention was

of some certain veggies, so I picked out the carrots and onions from the noodles with a spoon. Rufus

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