Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 395

That sadness was gone in an instant, leaving behind a feeling of pity and regret.

Could it be that she was just fooling herself? Everyone else seemed to notice Richard’s change of heart, while she clung to the idea that he hadn’t changed at all.

“After four years, Richard will probably be tempted again. If you don’t believe me, just wait for the day he dumps you and ends up with Jenny.” Raymond chuckled and let go of her hand.

Pearl’s heart ached. She forced herself to stay composed and turned to walk away.

“Oh, by the way, there’s one more thing I forgot to tell you,” Raymond whispered in Pearl’s ear, “I really like you.”

Pearl immediately stomped on his foot, causing Raymond to wince in pain. He bit his lip to stifle any sound.

“Pearl…” He forced a smile. “Even if you don’t believe it, I genuinely like you, just as much as Richard.”

Pearl didn’t bother responding to him. Right now, all she wanted was to find a quiet place to think

left the bar, she suddenly saw a familiar figure at the

What’s he doing here?’ Pearl watched as Hugo entered the bar. She hurriedly followed, intentionally avoiding

again, the familiar

they meeting here in the middle of the night?’

she could react, Hugo spoke, “How have you been lately?

his attention to me. He’s even helping me

saying that Richard… neglects Pearl to be with you?” Hugo was slightly

get the feeling that Richard isn’t treating Pearl that well. Every time she calls him, he frowns and hangs up quickly. I think Richard hasn’t broken up with Pearl

she said

did you ask me

“Yeah, I wanted to find out if you truly like

course, I’ve liked him for eight years.”

grinned, his smile fading, leaving a hint of unspoken bitterness that quickly

last time because I drank too much, Hugo. I’ve made it clear afterward that we should forget about