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.

face was mere inches away from mine, and the sudden closeness sent a shiver down my spine. I

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

grip and said, "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

indignant. "You're being unreasonable. I

hobbies," Rufus retorted mercilessly, his cold gaze chilling me to the bone. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the

angry that I clenched my fists and nearly pounced on him. Fortunately, Arron's childish voice brought

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

world, but she is also a

felt embarrassed. I wanted to ask Arron keep quiet, but the little boy was on

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