The winds were strong during that season, and the chill in the air was palpable.

Hugo noticed Pearl sitting on the stairs near the garden, looking fragile as if a strong gust of wind could easily knock her over. She appeared thin and not dressed warmly enough for the weather. Hugo draped the coat he had been holding over her shoulders, and as she felt the weight of it, she didn't look up.

"Cry if you have to. I know you must be feeling terrible after finding out."

Pearl spoke calmly, "I'm not upset at all."

"I'm sure you know if you're upset."

"I said I'm not."

you want to put on a strong front, I

back

with a faint smile.

ridiculous perspective." Pearl didn't want to spend a second more with him. Just

and took a seat on the stairs next to her. "Let

"Cold-blooded. You always make jokes, but they tend to be cruel. You're a wolf in sheep's clothing, and you can be quite

spoke, another word came

expression remained unchanged, and his tone was even.

Pearl replied, knowing she should stop there to

with his phone, allowing the moonlight to illuminate his face, revealing a clear and pristine complexion.

"Why else? Because you're only interested in your own

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