Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 416

The word “engagement” struck Richard deeply, and he responded with a resolute “Of course.”

“But I need to save Angela first,” Pearl added, her concern evident as she thought about Angela’s illness. “I’m going to the black market in Ancard. Come with me.”

Richard smiled. “Sure ”

After their conversation, Pearl went to sleep and she felt someone guarding her while gently touching her face. When she woke up, she felt refreshed and walked down the stairs to a delightful smell of food.

“Richard?”

Richard peeked out from the kitchen, spotting her as she descended, still looking a bit sleepy. He greeted her with a warm smile. “I’m cooking. It’ll be ready soon.”

Pearl was taken aback by the sight. Richard, in an apron with flour on his face, holding a pan, looked like… a househusband.

your will,

his cheek

held against my will, and I’m perfectly fine,” Richard replied, his eyes locking onto hers. “I was just worried that you haven’t been eating

started shaking when food was brought up. “You guessed wrong. Raymond kept forcing me to eat because he wanted to do the surgery sooner. I’ve eaten everything that was possible in the past few days and if I had

not going

help but be surprised by the spread of food on the table. “Richard, even I can’t cook this much. How did

hint of a playful grin on his face. “I’ve cooked before, you know.”

because all she could think was that he

in her tone and answered straightforwardly, “It was terrible. People might even die from eating it.”

table in frustration. “You’re really nice

Richard asked, “What ex?”

cook for your ex?”

shook his head. “No.