Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Silas's expression turned somber. "Why?"

"Okay, it's getting late. You should go. I'm really fine so you don't need to worry." Pearl gently pushed him, signaling that it was time for him to go. She was determined to maintain some distance.

Silas didn't want to force her, knowing that pursuing someone required patience. He bid her goodbye with a hint of sadness and left, taking the medicine with him.

As he walked past a trash can on the street, he tossed the bag inside, finding it to be a rather lame gesture.

That night, Pearl had a disturbing dream. She dreamt of Silas, his hands around her neck, his eyes bloodshot, and his body tense, attempting to harm her. In her dream, she was even forced into a marriage she didn't want.

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her mouth, and was surprised to find Silas there, looking unusually neat

is here to escort you to work," he greeted her

little to improve her mood. "Okay, but I

times. I'm used to this," Silas replied with a playful tone. He then turned stylishly and extended his

trying those random techniques you pick up from who-knows-where on me," Pearl retorted, noticing his flirtatious actions and feeling the

his bright

had a chance to

thoughts on it?" Silas

people appear to be happy.

admit

realized something was off. "Admit