Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Richard didn't refuse, which implied his agreement. However, Pearl found the idea repulsive. "No, we'll wait. We'll get a taxi soon enough."

Silas, on the other hand, was hesitant to let the opportunity slip away. He attempted to persuade Pearl, saying, "Pea, Mister Richard is kind enough to give us a ride home. Why should we turn him down?"

Pea... Richard noticed how Silas had addressed Pearl and sneered.

Pearl was stunned. For some reason, she felt guilty when Silas called her "Pea," even though she was no longer in a relationship with Richard. She quickly agreed to put an end to Silas' impudent remarks. "Okay, let's go."

Richard observed their interactions, wondering why she followed the kid's lead so readily.

Both Silas and Pearl got into Richard's car, leaving the scooter behind by the roadside. Silas even placed the scooter's key on it, leaving it for anyone who might come across it. After all, his family was wealthy enough that losing a scooter was inconsequential.

a tow truck. However, she didn't dwell on this as Silas seemed intent on making things awkward by engaging in idle chatter. "Pea, I heard you used to date Mister Richard. Is

you can't say something nice, it's best not

the steering wheel upon hearing Pearl's remark. He made no attempt to

It's in the past, and Mister Richard has a new fiancee now. You should move on as well,"

had just come of age didn't

the window, choosing not to engage further with Silas. She happened to

the rear-view mirror. He maintained his tight-lipped expression, his gaze fixed straight ahead as if he were oblivious

but entertain wild thoughts. Could it be that Richard knew there was a hotel nearby, so he came to drive them home to prevent her from spending the night in a

these notions. Richard had Winona on his mind now; he wouldn't be concerned about anyone else, especially not his ex-fiancee, whom he had long moved on from. Unaware of Pearl's musings, Silas asked Richard curiously, "By the way, Mister Richard, why did you come here at such a late hour?" He seemed to be testing the waters with his inquiry. "Winona likes