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.

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

granddaughter dragged to the police station

you mentioned yesterday, I found something

which Hugo had previously treated. She remembered seeing

simple case of osteonecrosis," Howard remarked after hearing her

If it were, it would

pondered, stroking his beard. "Why not call your mom and bring her here? Now that you're my student,

If only she hadn't argued with Hugo, perhaps her mother would still

"You're a remarkable person. If that Waldorf boy treats you

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