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.

being held against your will, blink twice,” Pearl teased as

his cheek

Richard replied, his eyes locking onto hers. “I was just worried that you haven’t been eating

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 more,

going to

be surprised by the spread of food on the

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

that he cooked for his ex. “Oh,

eating it.” He remembered the expression on his assistant’s face after tasting his

on the table in frustration. “You’re really nice to your ex!”

asked, “What ex?”

to cook

“No. I just

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