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?”

Her background was normal but everything she did was

laughter. “I did it just to kill time. Richard, why do you

identity, she was great at playing piano, and she even broke his Death Valley record which no one was able to

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

Knock, knock, knock

at the door disrupted Richard’s thoughts. Abby walked into the

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

Richard. She knew what was going on. A jealous woman was a dangerous

who don’t know will think you hate

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

happens to you.”

smirked. “Wow, you care so much about Mister Dustan’s opinion before you’re even married into the

could

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