Crystal's POV:

I was too stunned to breathe. Rufus didn't say a word.

When I came to my senses, my first instinct was to turn my face away from him. But Rufus cupped my chin and forced me to face him. He stared at me for a long time, his expression gloomy, his eyes unreadable.

I was so anxious that I could hardly breathe. What if he recognized me and remembered something?

Finally, Rufus broke the silence. "Sure enough, you lied to me."

I swallowed and tried to keep calm while simultaneously trying to break away from his grip.

from mine, and the sudden closeness sent a shiver down my spine. I was so scared that I

disfigured? There's not a single scar on your face. It's flawless. Why did you lie to your king? What are you up to? How come you couldn't face me with your true looks?" Feeling both guilty and anxious, I didn't answer any of his questions. I couldn't tell him that it was all because of a stupid

"I like to wear a mask and pretend to be disfigured. It's none of your business. Even though you're the king, you can't interfere with other people's hobbies." Rufus was so angry that he snatched the mask from me and crushed it

of the broken mask, I felt almost indignant. "You're being

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clenched my fists and nearly pounced on him. Fortunately, Arron's childish voice brought me back to

told you my mommy's not ugly! She's the most beautiful person in the world! Now you believe me?" Arron crossed his chubby

your mommy's the most beautiful person in the world,

wanted to ask Arron keep quiet, but the little boy was on a roll. "She's beautiful. That's why me and Beryl are beautiful,

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