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.”

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

of Eric, Richard’s expression soured again. “Don’t bring

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

*

Richard were still asleep in their hotel room when they heard a frantic knocking

on, open up! The sun is up!”

and found an

Eric complimented her before glancing around. ” Where’s

sleep in the

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

quite understand their conservative approach.

not married yet

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