"By the way, what did Grandfather say?" Pearl asked.

Blake hesitated for a moment. "He was chatting with others in the hall when he heard the news. He fainted but is awake now. However, he's refusing to see anyone. Seems like he's in a bad mood. You can see him if you want, though. I think he only wants to see you right now."

Did Ezra really want to see Pearl?

Pearl was doubtful. "He's never been fond of me. You know that."

"That's what he shows on the surface, but who knows? He's a bit... complicated. He's got his quirks. Despite tricking you a few times, he never meant you harm. What do you think?"

Pearl looked down, feeling a lack of connection with her mother's family except for Blake. While she sensed a bit of warmth from him, she didn't care much about the others, especially Ezra, who had always forced her.

She wanted to encourage him to move past his sorrow and learn more about her mother. Blake smiled. "Okay, let me take you there." Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴet website

Residence, people seemed to avoid eye contact with Pearl, a reaction that struck her

so jumpy around

mirrored her confusion, but he chose to let Pearl

lost in thought, until she overheard

think Miss Pearl brings bad luck? Why does trouble

it. Her dad died, then her mom,

others hear you,

tracks, eavesdropping on the conversation

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