Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 365

Jenny turned gentler. “Yeah, they’re doing business abroad and haven’t returned yet. But I can call and ask them to come if you want to see them.”

Dustan waved it off. “No need for that I just mentioned it. Plus, your father and I are good buddies who used to share drinks when we were young!”

They continued to chat and laugh heartily, with Hugo occasionally joining in. They enjoyed their lively conversation while Richard and Pearl were ignored.

Keeping his head low, Richard leaned in and whispered into Pearl’s ear, “You’re really not upset?”

Pearl was filled with a mix of emotions. Forcing a smile, she replied, “I’m fine.”

Sensing that something was bothering Pearl, Richard left the hotel with her as soon as the gathering ended.

Once outside the hotel, Pearl let out a melancholic sigh.

“I can tell that my dad’s attitude towards you has changed.” Richard held Pearl’s hand firmly, his worry evident.

you can tell. I’ve definitely noticed it

at her seriously. “But don’t worry. He can’t just suddenly start disliking you. There must be something

She decided that she would talk to Dustan about it later that night.

the bridge,

taken aback, realizing that she hadn’t checked the calendar in a while. It seemed like New Year

a bouquet of plum blossoms. They may not have been as delicate and elegant as roses, but they

tell me you picked these from someone else’s garden?” Pearl teased, though she secretly liked the gesture. Richard looked at her calmly. “There are stalls by the bridge. Didn’t you

had been standing moments ago. She had been lost in thought and staring at that very stall.

Pearl began, but she was interrupted by a sudden sneeze. Before she could finish

saying you really like plum blossoms a lot?”

enthusiastically.

her shivering, Richard frowned. “You’re cold?”

his tone that the weather

sneezed again while looking at her