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

relieved to see Pearl returning to her usual

can let Hugo and Abby know that we’re onto

can

eight out of ten hospitals. Would Richard be able to make changes more efficiently than Pearl

could?

to keep quiet. “If that’s your decision, I’ll leave it to you. Just call me if you

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

after hanging up. “I have urgent matters to attend to. Got

Richard nodded. “Sure.”

place they both agreed

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

seat, Miss Pearl.”

told. “Are you

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