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.

if you need help or if you’re being held against your will, blink twice,” Pearl teased as she approached him, poking

his cheek

will, and I’m perfectly fine,” Richard replied, his eyes locking onto hers. “I was just worried

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

not going to eat?”

first time you’re cooking. I have to respect that.” She couldn’t help but be surprised by the spread of food on the table. “Richard, even I can’t cook this much. How did you manage it? You’ve never had to

playful grin on his face. “I’ve cooked before, you

think was that he cooked for

might even die from eating it.” He remembered the expression on his

table in frustration. “You’re really nice to your

Richard asked, “What

cook for

his head. “No.