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

of my palm and a small carving knife from my purse. Then I started to

was drawn to what

he was making the walking stick for Leonard. Later, when I took over the border pack, I would make some carvings with my children in my spare

take a lot of time to carve out a human figure with fine details, so I settled for a rough outline of

exclaimed. "Did

make 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,

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

was pleased with it. She held the wood carving in her hands and laughed with joy. "Now,

happy, I was happy as well. I patted Beryl's head

her head and gave me a toothy grin. "I'm

let's 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 for me with her small

liked to be carried on the back lately, so I obliged and carried her all the way back to the

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