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."

arms. I stood there awkwardly, wondering if I should follow them. Rufus didn't ask me

I heard a muffled thunder. A few seconds later, it started

fate had made my decision for me.

a high chair and waited for the food. Now that she wasn't hiding in

me with her big, doe-like eyes. She burst into

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

off as cold and ruthless, so I chose a black metal one. It looked kind of steampunk, which

racked my brains for a solution. Finally, I muttered, "If I take it off,

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

some spaghetti. Beryl's attention was instantly

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

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