Chapter 457

“It doesn’t count.”

Naturally, Pearl knew what Richard meant. She stared at his lips and, with a sigh, leaned in to kiss him, hoping to end the awkwardness.

But in the next moment, Richard pulled her into his arms, wrapping his arms around her waist and pressing her against his chest. “Don’t do this kind of thing again.”

“There’s nothing between Eric and me. I just asked him for help. Besides, he’s Jenny’s boyfriend, and he’s the reason Jenny broke up with you.”

Richard’s eyes turned somber. “I’m not doubting you. I’m just upset that you didn’t tell me the truth.”

“Okay, I’ll be more open with you in the future, alright?” Pearl smiled sweetly, holding his neck and blowing lightly on it.

Her willingness to cooperate seemed to convince him. “Okay, you’re forgiven.”

back and

the mention of Eric, Richard’s expression soured again. “Don’t bring him up!”

I know you’re not too fond of him, but we promised to go together.” Eric wasn’t a bad person, and he had been attentive to Richard in his own way. It was…

*

Pearl and Richard were still asleep in their hotel room when

is up!”

the door and found an excited and eager Eric

Eric complimented her before glancing around. ” Where’s Richard?”

didn’t sleep in the same

a couple, right?” Growing up in a more liberal culture,

understand their

married yet so let’s not rush things.”

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