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

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

decision for me. Smiling faintly, I hurried to catch

the food. Now that she wasn't hiding in Rufus'

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

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

so I chose a black metal one. It looked kind of steampunk, which was indeed frightening for children. "How about taking it off?" Rufus suggested, eyeing me

racked my brains for a solution. Finally, I muttered, "If I take it off, she'll still be scared. My face

lowered his head and wiped Beryl's tears away

some spaghetti. Beryl's attention was instantly drawn away

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

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