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.”

intention to

smiled tenderly. “Madam, 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’s mood. She sat in bed and turned

[You there?]

[What’s wrong, Miss Pearl?]

ointment, the one I store

again? Miss Pearl, why have you

and wondered why he

moment, Sean

better?” He naturally sat down beside

calm expression. “What can I

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

had not had much contact with Sean, so he must be up to no good in

What are

smirked. “What if I tell you I’m interested

Pearl heard this, her lips twitched. “Do you think I’d believe