Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 27

Susan quickly turned around and saw Pearl in Richard’s arms. Her face sank. “Don’t worry, Abby. I’ll give you an explanation

later.”

When they reached the top of the mountain, Pearl was sent to the clinic for treatment. When she was alone, Susan entered her room. “Pearl, I have something to discuss with you.”

After they had made peace with each other, Pearl had not had much contact with Susan. When she saw Susan come in, she wondered if there was a problem between them.

Pearl smiled. “What is it, Missus Susan?”

“You’ve been getting very close to Rick recently,” Susan commented, and Pearl was instantly enlightened.

“No, I don’t talk to him much.”

Susan had a serious expression. “I told you that I hope to see Abby as Rick’s wife. I don’t care how you feel about Rick or how your relationship with him is, but remember that I will never agree to let you be with him. Don’t even fancy such thoughts.”

come with the intention to

don’t worry. I don’t have

“That’s for the best.”

in satisfaction. “My four other sons are outstanding too. You can pick any one of them. Pearl, you’re a smart girl. You should know what

in

[You there?]

[What’s wrong, Miss Pearl?]

me some ointment, the one I store in the lowest drawer

Miss Pearl, why have you

wondered why

this moment, Sean

you feeling better?” He naturally sat down beside her as if they were very

a calm expression. “What can I

you are, Pearl.” He smiled. It was unknown if it was sincere or

so he must

it. What are you

I tell you I’m interested in

lips twitched. “Do you think I’d