Chapter 161

“When we were kids, Abby and Hugo didn’t get along. Hugo was quieter and easier to bully, so Abby didn’t like him and usually stuck with me.”

Pearl playfully teased, “I guess Mister Richard was always the lovable one. It makes sense that people couldn’t get you out of

their minds.”

“Alright, keep the jokes for now.” Richard looked serious. “I never expected Hugo to defend Abby.”

“So you believe me now?”

Richard nodded. “It’s hard not to be suspicious when Abby was so frantic, and you were so calm.”

Pearl’s mood lifted, and she spoke more cheerfully. “So what’s your plan?”

“I don’t think we can trust Abby or Hugo. I’m going to transfer Mom to a different hospital. It’s been a week, and she still hasn’t shown any signs of waking up.”

“I guess you’re not as stupid as I thought.”

relieved to see Pearl returning to

you. We can let

I can handle this.”

hospitals. Would Richard be able to make changes

could?

her true identity. She decided to keep quiet. “If that’s your decision, I’ll leave it

from an unknown number. Recognizing the voice, she remembered that she had neglected

right over.” Pearl smiled after hanging up. “I have urgent matters

Richard nodded. “Sure.”

place they both agreed on a cafe

sitting not too far from the door, drinking coffee. He was proud and gentle, quite the contrast from the frantic man she

seat, Miss

told. “Are

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