Crystal's POV:

I quickly looked down and pretended to sip my juice.

Once Rufus was done with his meal, I couldn't wait to leave.

As soon as I left the palace grounds and reached an isolated spot, I couldn't hold back my tears anymore.

His memories of me were gone, but something still remained there. Once habits were formed, they could subconsciously change a person's preference. Even after five years, Rufus was in every part of my life. The way I ate and slept, and even the shower gel I used, were all his favorites.

It was the same with Rufus.

I sobbed silently as sadness drowned me. This sadness of loving him but not being able to be with him had often invaded my mind during the past five years.

I knew I shouldn't behave like this. I should have just let go since we could never be together again. But I really couldn't. I was being selfish and greedy and craved the warmth that didn't belong to me anymore. Rufus was the one who pulled me out of the abyss of desperation and warmed me with his love, giving me a chance to see this world with new hope. I really didn't want to go back to a life without him. Rufus was my light. I couldn't give him up, but I had to.

I was exhausted. Then I slowly got to my feet and continued

made a beeline for the bathroom. I cleaned

soon as he spotted me, he climbed down from the sofa and ran

gathered him to me, kissed his cheek, and

He nodded vigorously, "Yes!"

he watched me unblinkingly with his big clear eyes, as

wrong?" I smiled and gently nudged his

tilted his head to one side and asked in a

was nonplussed, but quickly cooked up an excuse. "No, the wind was blowing very strongly outside, and sand

he nuzzled my face with

sensitive that he always

had seen through me, my heart still warmed. Arron and Beryl were Moon Goddess' best gifts

a servant to bring some food. Even though Arron had eaten his dinner with Laura, he still had a small

out and was only able to roam this palace, and could only take off his bandages to relax

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