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.”

you’re not as

Pearl

I can help you. We can let Hugo and Abby know that we’re onto

can handle

eight out of ten hospitals. Would Richard

could?

had the urge to tease himn further but remembered that Richard didn’t know her true identity. She decided to keep quiet. “If that’s your decision, I’ll leave it

leave, her phone rang from an unknown number. Recognizing the voice, she remembered that she had neglected Clem after spending too much time

after hanging up. “I have urgent matters to attend

Richard nodded. “Sure.”

to a place they both agreed on a cafe nearby.

drinking coffee. He was proud and gentle, quite the contrast from the

take a seat, Miss Pearl.”

smiled and did as she was told. “Are you ready to

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