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.

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

his cheek

not being 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 well these past few days, so

to do the surgery sooner. I’ve eaten everything that was possible in the past few days and if

you’re not going

couldn’t help but be surprised by the spread

of a playful grin on his face. “I’ve cooked

think was that he cooked for his ex. “Oh, how did it

and answered straightforwardly, “It was terrible. People might even die from eating it.” He remembered the expression on his assistant’s face after

table in

asked, “What ex?”

to cook for

“No. I just recently