Pearl felt a little guilty knowing Esther and James were helping her. Even though she had her reasons, Esther's impulsiveness could potentially cause trouble. Still, Pearl couldn't blame her friend, who was unaware of the full situation.

After giving Esther some reassurance, Pearl mentioned dinner and ended the call. As she turned, she was startled by a bright smile in the doorway amidst the dim lighting.

It was Howard Jesselton.

Though familiar, his sudden appearance made her jump. After composing herself, Pearl frowned at him. "Mister Howard, you might give me a heart attack standing at the door without knocking.

expect you to be so tight-lipped, not even with your

wouldn't want your granddaughter dragged to the police station by her collar, would you?"

the mental image, quickly changing the subject. "Anyway, about the issue you mentioned yesterday,

She remembered seeing bone-related

what you described, it's not a simple case of osteonecrosis,"

were, it

beard. "Why not call your mom and bring her here? Now that

at the mention of her mother. If only she hadn't argued with Hugo, perhaps her mother would still be here, receiving treatment. It

remarkable person. If that Waldorf boy

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