Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 501

Bealy’s thoughts wandered back to her life in seclusion after escaping her own wedding, her feelings a mixture of nostalgia and sadness,

“I understand what you’re saying,” Pearl replied. She recognized that Heah was merely trying to shield her daughter from potential harassment by the Jordans, given her first hand experience with Master Jordan’s personality.

“But you’re naive too,” Beal remarked, gazing at her nearly as tall daughter. She let out a sigh and continued, “Why did you come searching for me? You could have continued with your life, perhaps already married to your beloved and starting a family ”

Pearl shook her head, dismissing the notion “I can only begin my own family with peace of mind after finding you.”

“Alright, let’s not be too cynical on our first meeting Come, I’ll make some tea.” Beal was a genteel and cultured woman who found solace in brewing tea as part of her daily routine. Whenever she had guests, she would serve them tea

Pearl gladly accepted the offer and noticed Gigi, who had been trying to remain inconspicuous nearby She seemed to sense something was afoot.

“Gigi, come inside with us.”

daughter reunion. With Pearl’s return, Gigi was uncertain about her role and

steps.

plated her ne

thanked you for

these years.

nothing, really. Beah has looked after me

being sensitive, might have been anxious that Pearl would take everything away from her. She chuckled helplessly, “You’re now like a half–sister to my mother and me. You’re

time, and tears welled up in her eyes. She had never

“Come here, sister.”

determined, and she walked toward Pearl, boldly taking her hand. “I brought you

gesture, pleased with the

entered the house, and Pearl took in the antique and charming interior, savoring the scent of sandalwood

have worried too much. It appears you’ve been doing well, considering

“You mean you’ve been secretly watching me