Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 145

Frightened by Pearl’s intense glare, Abby hid behind Richard. “I’m sorry, I didn’t do it on purpose. Please don’t push me..” She acted as if she were still gripped by fear from witnessing Pearl supposedly push Susan

down the stairs.

“You indirectly caused Madam to fall down the stairs, didn’t you? You pushed me from behind, causing me to release my grip on Madam. Stop pretending “Pearl accused.

Tearfully, Abby defended herself, “Pearl, Madam raised me. Even if I got hurt, I would never harm her. Plus, you had a conflict with Madam. I would never be the one to harm her!”

Richard couldn’t help but feel uncertain due to Abby’s convincing act, although he didn’t fully believe her. Analyzing the situation, he grappled with mixed emotions, aggravated by Pearl’s distant attitude.

“Don’t tell me you doubt me too, Richard?” Pearl was infuriated by Richard’s questioning gaze.

“Rick hasn’t said anything yet, so why are you so agitated, Pearl? Are you feeling guilty?” Abby prodded, attempting to to make the situation worse and sow discord between them.

doubting you, Pearl,” Richard replied solemnly after a pause. “But my

don’t know who

doubting her integrity today, especially after expressing his

did accidentally cause this since you don’t believe

helpless.

what I meant, Pearl,” Richard clarified, but it seemed Pearl had

it like that.”

and said, “Then please explain what you meant. You’re standing here, looking at me with doubt. Do

averted his gaze.

said, closing her eyes as she chuckled bitterly.

didn’t think it was enough. Thus, she added, “Don’t leave in a hurry. This could

fists, his expression

her when she’s harmed Madam? Your mother is the one lying here, isn’t she?” Abby couldn’t understand why