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."

know that Daddy didn't do it on purpose. I don't blame him. I'm

size of my

Beryl's attention was drawn to what I was

was making the walking stick for Leonard.

figure with fine details, so I settled for

exclaimed. "Did you carve

you a better one when I have the time." I blew the wood chippings from the block and took out a handkerchief to wipe the carving clean. Soon enough, we were staring at Rufus' wooden

really resemble Rufus that much. The hairstyle was

daughter was pleased with it. She held the wood carving in her hands and laughed

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

head and gave me

to your Grandma." I made quick work of packing up my belongings. By the time I was done, my daughter was already waiting for

carried on the back lately, so I obliged and carried her all the

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