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."

saying that, Rufus 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 Beryl was here, s I couldn't just

I was weighing my options, I heard a muffled thunder. A few seconds later, it

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

the food. Now that she wasn't hiding in Rufus' embrace, I cautiously sat down next to

head to look at me with her big, doe-like eyes. She

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 on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters

a mask, I wanted to come off as cold and ruthless, so I chose a black metal

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

He just lowered his

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

little girl wasn't fond of some certain veggies, so I picked out the carrots and onions from the noodles with a spoon. Rufus

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