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?”

background was normal

it just to kill time. Richard,

extraordinary identity, she was great at playing piano, and she even broke his

hope you don’t harbor any evil intentions.” Richard sounded like he was warning

Knock, knock, knock

the door disrupted Richard’s thoughts. Abby walked into the ward. When she saw Richard was alone with Pearl, she

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

tightly, Pearl chuckled, then glanced at Richard. She knew what was going on. A

don’t know will think you hate me.” Pearl pulled her hand away and exposed Abby’s inner

out a smile. “I was just worried about you. Mister

happens to you.”

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

could say hypocritical

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