Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Pearl hadn't brought anything with her when she was taken to the Jesseltons, so it was nearly impossible to verify the contents of those letters now. But she trusted Damian. Reluctantly, she replied, "I understand."

"No, you don't. If you did, you wouldn't treat me like this and wouldn't have fallen for-" Damian stopped abruptly, realizing he was going too far. But Pearl understood what he meant. "It's been a long time. Let's leave the past behind. Keeping it in our hearts can be a beautiful memory."

That was truly how Pearl felt. Though she now knew Damian's feelings, it was too late. Her heart belonged elsewhere.

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"Absolutely. As I said, we're good friends now, and friendships can last forever." Pearl laughed, trying to lighten the mood.

intent on expressing his feelings. "I've liked you for so long, even before you liked me. I kept it to myself, hoping you'd focus on your training. When I saw your letters, I was thrilled. I wrote replies on the back, unable to sleep from excitement. I thought your indifference meant your feelings had faded. I didn't bring it up, assuming you had

Pearl could imagine the disappointment on his face. But her feelings remained unchanged by

"Thanks for telling me."

struggled to respond to this unexpected confession. But then Damian suddenly laughed, catching her off

you. No need to say anything," Damian said. At this point, he didn't seek her response; he simply wanted her to

felt relieved to hear this.

he had called while tipsy. He

make sure to get some rest after. I've

with a mischievous chuckle. "Are you worried about

then I'd have to bail you out." Pearl rolled her eyes. "Alright, it's getting late. If there's nothing else, you should