Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 157

“It’s all because of that stupid Mobius. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t have run off and bumped into that stupid man,” Esther grumbled, recalling how close Mobius had been with that other girl.

“It’s because you have feelings for him. If you didn’t, you wouldn’t feel this way. How is that his fault?” Pearl pointed out.

Esther knew she was in the wrong, so she changed the subject. “I remember you came after me right away, but why did it take you so long to find me?” She wasn’t blaming Pearl but was genuinely curious.

“Because… a dog blocked my path,” Pearl said through gritted teeth, while Richard sneezed somewhere in the hospital.

“A dog?” Esther was confused because no dogs were allowed in the bar. That was weird.

“Anyway, it’s time for you to go back to your brother.”

Esther asked, “Where are you headed?”

Pearl took a deep breath. “I’m going for a walk”

lakeside. The night was illuminated with scattered lights, and couples were

two people

all your fault. I wouldn’t have lost that trivia contest if it weren’t for you.” The man’s voice sounded angry.

lost if you trusted me!” the woman retorted, raising her voice

point.

even think clearly. I know better

and I do!”

know me well. Do you know how much effort I put into this trivia contest? You never noticed the changes and still think of me as the same

turned angrily, almost tumbling into the lake, but the man quickly caught

did you save me? Just let me die!”

man hugged her tightly, his eyes welling up as he lowered his voice. “Just because

anymore.”

apologized, “I’m

moved. Quarreling didn’t mean they stopped loving each other. Harsh words didn’t benefit

like a