After over two weeks of treatment, Pearl's body was finally free of toxins.

One day, waking up feeling almost back to normal, Pearl's excitement was evident during Howard's routine check-up.

"You seem to be doing better," Howard noted.

Pearl, sharing her joy with Esther on the phone, turned around with a smile when she heard Howard's familiar voice. "Yes, sir, I'm almost back to normal. I owe it all to your care."

"Since I'm your mentor now, it's my duty to care for you," Howard replied, secretly pleased.

to release me once I recovered," Pearl

had indeed made such a promise, but releasing her early could complicate things with Winona. "Pearl, do you really have to leave so soon?" "You can't break a promise.

you every day. It'll be hard to explain if you leave

headache coming on. "Help me come up with a plan then, something that will let

to my treatment, then use

face, he resolved

her closely. The latter seemed composed and used to missions, and they shared a similar look in

care of her for a few days. Once I find my mother, I'll come back," Pearl instructed Howard. As she spoke, she knew deep down that returning after leaving this place would be

and gave some instructions to

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