Chapter 18

Richard arrived in the ward early the next morning.

“Wow, the workaholic Mister Richard took the day off to come and visit me. I’m flattered” Pearl grinned as she peeled an orange. “The fruits are really sweet. Want one?” She handed him a banana.

Richard ignored her. He said nonchalantly, “Dad told me to come take care of you. Stop overthinking things.”

“Fine, forget I said anything.”

“I have a question for you.” Richard’s mouth set into a hard line. After a brief pause, he asked, “You broke the record at Death Valley, but you’re from a village. When did you ever practice car racing?”

was normal but everything she did was out

did it just to kill

at playing piano, and she even broke his Death Valley record which no one

any evil intentions.” Richard sounded like he was warning her, but his heart had been touched

Knock, knock, knock

Richard’s thoughts. Abby walked into the ward. When she saw Richard was

went over to hold Pearl’s hand. “You look so pale. Are

chuckled, then glanced at Richard. She knew

who don’t know will think you hate me.”

she forced out a smile. “I was just worried about you. Mister Dustan will be upset

happens to you.”

care so much about Mister Dustan’s opinion before you’re even married into

course, everyone could say hypocritical

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