Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Suddenly, they found themselves falling back into the banter of their early days, with Pearl often teasing Richard. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FindNʘᴠᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"No, it's not," Richard retorted, a smile on his face without him even realizing it.

"You're too unromantic," Pearl teased as she settled into a nearby chair. She observed him, noting his reluctance to turn around, and asked with curiosity, "What's the matter? It's been so long since I last saw you, and now you're acting all shy."

"I'm getting married tomorrow," Richard replied, his words dampening Pearl's mood.

"I went to all this trouble to see you, and you hit me with that news," Pearl lamented, feigning sadness. "Fine. I'll go have a drink with Wayne. Damian's not a bad choice. Or maybe I'll find-"

the world spin around before she could finish speaking. Richard immediately pushed her against the

and find a man if you dare," he warned, his calm exterior barely concealing

flashing him

her into a tight embrace. He leaned

to settle everything after such a long time. "Aren't you afraid I'm here to wish you happiness?"

presence here means you've done everything well. If nothing is stopping you, I won't let you go

unwavering trust and understanding. This might have been why she found herself in love with him. He always had unwavering faith in her, consistently

perfectly in sync, even matching each other's

she asked, the seriousness

nonchalantly. He had already made arrangements to handle Winona if Pearl's cure came before