After a pause, Rufus replied, “I’m just curious as you’ve told me that.”
“Curious? Don’t frighten her with your curiosity. It has been so many years. It’s time to close this case.” I continued to sound him out, trying to figure out what he was thinking.
But Rufus didn’t appear eager to engage in conversation. With just a few words, he put an end to our dialogue, “Yes, it’s time to lose this case. Mother, don’t worry about it. I won’t mention it again.”
Since he cut off the topic, I couldn’t continue asking more questions. Otherwise, it might raise his suspicion. I just sat back and watched Beryl eat.
It wasn’t just Crystal who couldn’t grasp what was going through Rufus’ mind; even I, his mother, was baffled.
All I wanted was for Crystal and Rufus to settle their differences. I didn’t want to be so worried all day long since I was worn out simply thinking about the two of them.
Beryl felt sleepy after eating the snacks I made her.
So I suggested to Rufus that Beryl spend the night at my place.
Rufus looked up at me and asked, “Why?”
“What do you mean why? I couldn’t fall asleep at night. Beryl can accompany me,” I answered confidently.
Rufus took a meaningful look at me and then turned to Beryl, who was now sleepy with a full stomach. Then, he said in a low voice, “Why don’t you stay here tonight instead, mother? Your room here is always ready.”
My heart tightened. If I stayed here, my plan would be ruined. I couldn’t bear to let that happen.
So I flatly rejected Rufus’ suggestion, “I’m used to sleeping in my own palace. Besides, you have work to do. Luckily, I happen to have time to accompany Beryl.”
Rufus didn’t respond. After a while, he broke into a wry grin and finally said, “Mother, you are a little strange today. Not only do you care so much about me, but you also suddenly want to accompany Beryl.”
Laura’s POV:
Afraid that Rufus would be suspicious, I deliberately snapped at him with a straight face, “You said that as if I have never cared about you.
You’ve always been so distant and cold since you were a child. I still remember how you always kept to yourself and wouldn i t talk to me.
But thankfully, I have Beryl to accompany me now.
Do you have any problem with that?”
“No, not at all. Since you want Beryl to stay overnight with you, then fine. I will allow her to spend the night at your place.”
After that, Rufus didn’t say anything more and continued to work,
I breathed a sigh of relief and carried Beryl in my arms, ready to leave.
The young girl rubbed her eyes and asked in a daze, “Where are we going, Grannie?”
“We’re going to Grannie’s palace. You’ll sleep with Grannie tonight.”
I gently pressed my cheek against Beryl’s adorable face and coaxed her softly.
Beryl cheered up a little and agreed obediently, “Okay, then I will tell you stories tonight. “
“Okay, you tell me stories.” I stroke Beryl’s head lovingly. I loved her so much.
How I wished she could stay so I could watch her grow up and give her everything she wanted.
But when I thought of Crystal, I felt guilty separating her from her daughter,
Well, I guess I’d have to wait for an opportunity to visit the border pack to see them again.
Rufus wanted to send us out, but I didn’t let him.
I could sense something off about him, as if he had noticed something wrong.
Not wanting to strike up anymore conversation with him, I took Beryl back to my place as soon as I could.
Although Rufus wasn’t around, Beryl didn’t seem to be bothered. She even excitedly took me to play on the swing.
I had a swing installed in the backyard because I knew Beryl loved to play on a swing.
It was big enough for three adults,
Beryl and I sat side by side, and the maids pushed us from behind.
“Higher, higher!” Beryl showed no signs of fear.
In contrast, she was so ecstatic that she laughed each time the swing flew high.
I hadn’t relaxed and played with anyone like this for a long time.
I was mostly surrounded with either old people who revered me or young people who were terrified of me, and neither group was very fascinating for me.
After having a great time, Beryl reluctantly returned to the room with me.
I took her to take a shower before we lay on the bed, ready to sleep.
She did keep her promise and told me stories, but each tale ended with an unexpected twist.
For instance, Snow White was actually a dark crow who intentionally got close to the prince for revenge, And the human to which the little mermaid fell in love with was actually someone she just imagined in her head.
The more I listened, the stranger I felt.
These stories were all dark and dreary.
Did Rufus read these kinds of books to Beryl?
Beryl looked at me innocently and asked, “Grannie, why are you so quiet? Don’t you find the stories interesting?”
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