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.”

gently pulled away from his embrace. “Okay, let’s go back and rest. We’re going on a trip tomorrow, right?” She then added,

expression soured again. “Don’t bring him

but we promised to go together.” Eric wasn’t a

*

next morning, Pearl and Richard were still asleep in their hotel room when they heard

The sun is up!” It was a familiar

Pearl stumbled to the door and found an excited and eager Eric waiting

even without makeup,” Eric complimented her before glancing

the same

You guys are a couple, right?” Growing up in a more liberal culture, Eric

their conservative approach.

married yet so let’s

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