Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 332

Elise didn’t want to meet Pearl’s eyes and curled up, making herself smaller. “I really didn’t…’

Pearl noticed the girl’s discomfort and continued gently, “This room has a strong scent. Most people wouldn’t notice, but I can tell it’s from an ointment used to reduce bruising.”

The pieces of the puzzle were falling into place for Pearl. She understood that something was amiss here.

‘Why would someone who rarely leaves home have bruises?’ she thought. She knew the answer was right there, waiting to be revealed.

“Miss Elise, I can be trusted with your secret. I won’t tell anyone,” Pearl assured her. She moved closer, sitting on the edge of the bed, and softened her tone. “Ellie, can you trust me?”

Elise’s eyes welled up with tears. She was already fragile, but now she looked even more vulnerable.

“Don’t cry. Share your story with me, and I’ll do my best to help you,” Pearl comforted her.

a deep breath to steady herself and began to speak. “My mom divorced my dad, and a few years later, she married Zachary

intently, piecing together the story

when my mom wasn’t around. My mom loves

locked inside for years, and they

“The photophobia…”

really have that condition. I just didn’t want to see anyone. My body was covered in bruises, and I was too ashamed for anyone to see. So, I pretended to be sick

didn’t you fight back?” Pearl didn’t understand. Was she really willing to live the rest of her life

even though you’re just a lady. Treating my

shatter her mother’s dreams. “My mom loves him too much. I don’t want to disappoint

can a mother not feel devastated when her daughter sacrifices her own well- being

but she

to her. Maybe the happiness you’re seeing

spotted Glenn allu outside and said to Jenna,

turned to Glenn. “You