Crystal's POV:

Laura caught sight of me as soon as she walked in. We exchanged glances for a brief second. And although I was wearing a mask now, she knew it was me.

Rufus asked in surprise, "Mother. What brings you here?"

"I heard that you saved a little girl, so I came to have a look." Laura had not lost any of her grace. Her tone was calm and deliberate, so that no one could infer real her thoughts and emotions.

As she spoke, she pretended to glance at Beryl and raised her eyebrows. "So... is she the little girl?"

her eyes. She almost had trouble keeping a smile from spreading across her face, and she was definitely ready to reach out and hug Beryl. "Yes, her name is Beryl." Rufus held Beryl and didn't move because the little girl was standing on his lap, with her hands around his neck. Beryl's chubby cheeks stiffened as she eyed Laura with suspicion. Laura chuckled and joined Rufus on the couch. She gave Beryl a long, hard stare before declaring,

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not a problem. Just as the king said, appearance doesn't mean anything, but strength does." I told Laura the excuse I said to Rufus. I pretended

one's darkest days. You were injured, but you survived. And right now, the border pack is flourishing thanks to your leadership. As far as I'm concerned, I believe that it will soon become one

half a smile, I responded confidently, "Definitely. That

word, but

you have found the girl's mother, why are you still holding her?" It was then that Laura shifted gears

see him so embarrassed, so I couldn't help giggling. Immediately, Rufus' icy gaze swept over me, causing me to immediately put on a straight face. "Beryl's head was badly injured and

spark in Laura's eyes.

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