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."

the less dejected. "I know that Daddy didn't do it on purpose. I don't blame him.

the size of my palm and a small carving knife from my purse.

expected, Beryl's attention was drawn

Warren, back when he was making the walking stick for Leonard. Later, when I took over the

out a human figure with fine details, so I settled for a rough outline of Rufus' face,

exclaimed. "Did you carve

version. I'll make you a better one when I have the time." I blew the wood chippings from the block and took out a handkerchief to

didn't really resemble Rufus that much. The hairstyle was somewhat the same, but the rest of his

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

well.

head and gave me a toothy

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

I obliged and carried her all the way back to the

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