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.”

expected Pearl to invite her in for the mother daughter reunion. With Pearl’s

steps.

plated her ne

thanked you for

these years.

nothing, really. Beah has looked after me and provided for

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 practically

in her eyes. She had never imagined having

“Come here, sister.”

grew determined, and she walked toward Pearl, boldly taking her

smiled at her daughter’s kind gesture, pleased

antique and charming interior, savoring the scent of sandalwood that enveloped

years?” Beah inquired, feeling somewhat embarrassed. “I may have worried too much. It appears you’ve been doing well, considering what I’ve

you’ve been secretly