Crystal's POV:

After everyone left, Rufus walked over and finally answered my question. "Beryl's clothes got stained while she was eating. I asked the maid to take her back to her room and get changed."

"Beryl, is she..." My voice trailed off. I wanted to ask if she was getting used to living in the palace, but judging from Rufus' protective attitude towards her, I figured her life here must be very comfy "Don't worry. The maids I assigned to look after Beryl were all carefully selected. They won't do anything bad to her. Those maids just now are of the lowest rank. It's my fault they aren't disciplined and even talk nonsense here. It won't happen again." Rufus thought I was worried about the maids hurting Beryl, so he reassured me.

"I trust you, Your Majesty," I said with a smile. Since Rufus decided to keep Beryl with him, I knew that he cared about her very much. Otherwise, he wouldn't spoil her like this.

"I took Arron to see the queen mother today." Afraid that Rufus would misunderstand my reason for being here, I took the initiative to explain.

"My mother really adores Arron. You should take him here more often."

I nodded wordlessly, feeling a little bitter in my heart. It was a pity that I would be leaving after a few days...

back? Beryl should have changed her clothes by

followed Rufus back

manner. "You seem very tolerant of Beryl. I thought that after finding out

paused, not knowing how to

Rufus turned to me

a joke, which was a little cute. "No, not eat her! I just thought that you're a lot more

illegitimate daughter. In the eyes of outsiders, Rufus

along well. It's a strange feeling. It's the first time a child ever called me 'Dad'."

followed him silently. Feelings of depression and confusion surged up in my heart. What if Beryl just couldn't regained her memory anytime soon?

your mind?" Rufus suddenly

I just don't know what else to say,"

not be able to take Beryl back to the border pack." After saying that, Rufus smiled meaningfully. There was a spark in his eyes, which was

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