Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 309

As a result, Pearl’s pent-up emotions finally surfaced. “Richard, I’m really okay. It’s true…” She didn’t expect to say such affected words, but she couldn’t explain why his passionate gaze was making her teary-eyed.

She remembered reading somewhere on the internet that being loved could bring tears to one’s eyes.

Richard’s heart skipped a beat, and he cursed himself for losing his temper earlier. “I know. I’m sorry.”

Taking a deep breath, Pearl opened her arms, and Richard understood, stepping forward to embrace her carefully, being mindful of her injured arm.

Richard’s comforting warmth filled Pearl with a sense of security and contentment.

“Be honest with me, Pearl. Is Master Jordan keeping you under house arrest?” Richard could see through Pearl’s lie at a glance, but he wanted to hear the truth from her.

Pearl sniffed and responded with a lighthearted tone, “No, it’s not that. He just hopes I’ll stay in Bodgow and doesn’t want me to go back to Enswood.”

frosty. “Why didn’t you

to worry… If you knew, you would’ve come and helped me, but

anymore, and you’re my girlfriend. I should be there for you, no matter what.” Richard gently caressed her face, feeling deep

tighter. She had always faced her challenges alone and never wanted to burden

reassuringly. “Alright, I’ll be here for a few days,

about the company?” Shocked, Pearl pushed Richard away.

I’ve changed all meetings

slight astonishment, Richard leaned in and kissed

before she could

Richard let go of

Pearl nodded, blushing.

dropping Pearl off at her

welcomed Pearl. “Pearl, how’s Blake?

he’s awake, and he’ll make a full recovery as long as