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.”

winked at him. “I guess you’re not

to see Pearl returning to

case, I can help you. We can let Hugo and

I can

hospitals. Would Richard be able to make changes more efficiently than

could?

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

was about to leave, her phone rang from an unknown number. Recognizing the voice, she

Pearl smiled after hanging up. “I have urgent matters to

Richard nodded. “Sure.”

Pearl went to a place they both

and gentle, quite the contrast from the

seat,

did as she was told. “Are you ready to

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