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.”

Susan heard Pearl’s guarantee, she was at ease. She smiled in satisfaction. “My four other sons are outstanding too. You can pick any

She sat in bed

[You there?]

[What’s wrong, Miss Pearl?]

ointment, the one I store in the

again? Miss Pearl, why have you been so

and wondered why he

moment, Sean

better?” He naturally sat down

kept a calm expression. “What can I do for you,

He smiled. It

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

What

“What if I tell

heard this, her lips twitched. “Do you think