Crystal's POV:

My daughter couldn't seem to accept that fact that Rufus had suddenly left. She was so distraught that she even refused to eat her favorite cookie. She kept looking out the window in morose silence, her chin resting on her tented hands.

Since she had lost her memory, Beryl and Rufus had seldom been separated from each other. They were attached to the hip, no matter where Rufus went.

The worst part of this predicament was the fact that Rufus' date of return was uncertain. It was understandable that Beryl was upset.

I lovingly caressed my daughter's cheek and said, "Don't be sad. I'm sure Daddy will be back in a few days."

Beryl pursed her lips, her eyes filling with tears. "Daddy didn't even say goodbye to me."

"It's probably only because he was in such a hurry," I immediately reassured her. "He didn't have time to say goodbye."

head, looking none the less dejected. "I know that Daddy didn't do it on purpose. I don't blame him. I'm sad because I won't be

size of my palm and a small carving

drawn to what I

bit of wood carving from Warren, back when he was making the walking stick for Leonard. Later, when I took over

figure with fine details, so

"Did you carve

chippings from the block and took out a handkerchief

Rufus that much. The hairstyle was somewhat the same, but the rest of his features

in her hands and laughed with joy. "Now, Daddy can be with me all

was happy, I was happy as well. I patted Beryl's head and asked, "Are you

gave me a toothy

Grandma." I made quick work of packing up my belongings. By the time I

carried on the back lately, so I obliged and carried her all the way back to the Laura's

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