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 but everything she

to kill time. Richard, why do you care so much

friends with Wayne, she knew Oliver, who had an extraordinary identity, she was great at playing piano, and she even broke his Death Valley record which no one was able to do for a

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

Knock, knock, knock

disrupted Richard’s thoughts. Abby walked into the ward. When

Pearl’s

gripped Pearl’s hand tightly, Pearl chuckled, then glanced at Richard. She knew what was going on.

hold my hand so tightly. Those who don’t know will think you hate me.”

smile. “I was just worried about you. Mister Dustan will be upset if

happens to you.”

so much about Mister Dustan’s opinion before you’re

everyone could

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