Crystal's POV:

The more I noticed how similar Arron's face was to Rufus', the more helpless I felt. And while I was immersed in that thought, there was a sudden soft knock at the door.

With my brows slightly furrowed, I went to open the door, wondering who would come.

As soon as I opened the door, I caught Flora outside, looking around vigilantly.

In a delighted surprise, I quickly pulled her inside and asked, "How did you know I'm here?"

Flora removed the scarf covering her face and said in a low voice, "I noticed Rufus' car and followed it here." Not long after you left the palace, I learned that Rufus knew you had escaped and went to catch you. We were freaked out at that time. So we took turns to keep an eye on the palace gate, in hopes of getting some updates. Coincidentally, I saw Rufus' car, so I followed it here."

I felt guilty and said, "Sorry for making your efforts in vain."

"Don't say

of illegally possessing arms and stopped me at the airport for investigation.

disbelief as she exclaimed, "Wow! He deliberately

he was!"

in a fight! After five years, I thought I'd be past the rookie stage. But I didn't expect I'd still be so powerless and no match against Rufus." S~ᴇaʀᴄh the

in surprise, Flora asked, "Did... Did you two

clenched my fist and pounded on the couch cushion. I

weird. Rufus' behavior was completely out of the ordinary. Does he still love you?" Flora began to

her a sharp squeeze on the mouth and warned her, "Don't say that. He treats me as

to show

let go of my hand and shifted the topic to Arron, "I can't keep Arron bandaged up forever. Rufus has started to doubt. He's now very suspicious of me and my son. We have to find another effective way

and asked, "Do you have any photos of Rufus when he was a kid?

upon an old photo of Rufus when he was only four years old. Even down to his dimples, the boy in the photo looked exactly the same

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