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.

way, sir, you promised to release me once I recovered," Pearl

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

every day. It'll be hard to explain if you leave early." Pearl snorted.

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

face is deteriorating due to my treatment, then use bandages to cover

he resolved

latter seemed composed and

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 challenging. Looking

farewell to Howard and gave some instructions to the girl, preparing to sneak out into the

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