Crystal's POV:

When confronted with Beryl's pleading, I couldn't let out a word. It was as if a lump was stuck in my throat.

"Are you leaving? Mommy, please don't go. I promise I will listen to you and won't be naughty anymore." Then she cupped her hands around my face with her pleading eyes. My eyes welled up with tears as I said in a broken voice, "Baby Beryl has always been a good girl. Mommy loves you."

"So Mommy, you will not leave anymore?" Beryl eyed me expectantly.

I moved my lips but I couldn't bring myself to really speak and refuse her plea.

"Crystal, maybe you can postpone your plan. Why do you need to leave in such a hurry anyway?" Laura also persuaded me in a low voice. She was obviously sympathizing with Beryl.

I fell silent for a long time. My mind was a mess. Now was the best time for me to leave before it was too late. If Rufus found out anything, I might not have the chance to leave anymore.

"Mommy, please." Beryl pouted and shook my arm in an adorable way. Every time she wanted me to do something for her, she would always do that. In most cases, I would be too soft and agree, but this time, I simply couldn't take the risk.

I took a deep breath and asked Beryl gently, "Beryl, can you close your eyes now? Mommy wants to perform a magic trick for you. And after that,

tell you

thought I had given in, as she had originally demanded. She couldn't wait to close her eyes and said, "Mommy, hurry

see it anymore. She turned her

replied, "Okay. Now keep your

raised my hand and cast a spell on her. Seconds later,

harm her? How long will she be

she will wake up tomorrow," I answered softly, looking at the little girl in my arms with evident pain in my eyes. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt

She bent over and caressed Beryl's face, asking again, "Where is Arron

I reached into my pocket and handed Laura a small sachet. "Arron made this for you.

An evident hint of sadness flashed across her face. "I don't know when

way things are right now, it's better for me to be more careful. When I return to the border pack, I will ask one of my men to buy me a new phone card with his identity. By then, we can do our regular video calls again. I don't think Rufus will check

Laura immediately put on a smile and

on the sofa and gave Laura a hug. "Take care of

she hugged me back and said, "Okay. And be careful. If you need my help, just give me a call. I will always

a smile. "No problem. See

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