Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 179

Ignoring Pearl’s words, Simon wiped away his tears and left.

“He’s like that sometimes. Don’t be scared, Richard.” Pearl turned to Richard with an awkward smile.

“It’s fine. He seems… pretty cute.”

Richard couldn’t bring himself to say anything negative about Simon, considering he had saved Susan. However, Simon’s behavior was rather baffling…

“Alright, we’ll stay here tonight to wait for her to wake up. We can’t afford any more accidents since it’s the last day.”

Richard nodded. “Okay.”

Luckily, no one disturbed them that night.

The following morning, Richard felt a slight movement in his hand while he was still asleep. Being a light sleeper, he woke up instantly.

He felt the warmth in his hand and noticed Susan’s fingers curling, moving slightly in his hand. She didn’t open her eyes but continued to move her fingers rhythmically.

This movement also roused Pearl from her slumber. When she saw Susan’s fingers moving, she was surprised. “She’s going to wake up.”

Susan’s eyes fluttered abruptly, and then her eyes slowly opened. “I…”

Her throat was parched from not having a drink for several days, and she felt an intense thirst as if she might suffocate at any moment.

“Water…”

Pearl quickly poured a cup of water and helped Susan take a sip. “Madam, are you feeling better now?”

when she saw Pearl. She recalled the day when her dear Abby had suddenly shown a strange expression and tried to harm her. Now, she remembered that Abby had actually pushed her

grip that had saved her when she was about to fall down the stairs. Surprisingly, the person who had

good person… I’ve accused you wrongly…” When Susan made that

Pearl who saved you.” Richard was filled with guilt, thinking about how he had defended

accused Pearl and treated her poorly. It was my mistake…” Susan held Pearl’s

when you’re feeling better,” Pearl consoled Susan gently, but just as

see Aunt Susan…” Abby entered with a basket of fruits but stopped short when she realized that Susan

expression changed dramatically. “Aunt

Why do you look like that? Is something wrong?” Susan regained her composure and asked Abby

awake. I…” At that moment, Abby stammered, and she regretted coming there. She wondered why Susan had suddenly awakened, as Hugo had

what you’re afraid of.” Calmly, Susan sipped some tea and inquired, “Wasn’t I kind enough to you,

the upper-class society for decades and hadn’t imagined that she would

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of Abby, and her familiarity with Abby

“Aunt Susan, I..”

was amused by Abby’s continuous trembling. “Just admit it, Abby. You’ll just get

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talking about, Pearl. I’m just here to see Aunt Susan. I’ll leave if you don’t want

hidden meaning behind Abby’s words. She was too ashamed to stay and wanted

away.

rush off, Abby. Why would you want to frame Missus Susan? You told

for her?”

so serious. “No, I didn’t do it. It was you who pushed her down the stairs. It has nothing to do with

still tried her best to defend

mistake? Don’t regret it if you’re not forgiven then.” Pearl turned to Susan and smiled.” Tell us,