After careful consideration, Pearl decided not to tell Richard about her mother's passing. She felt it would only bring unnecessary worry and ruin his mood. "In that case, I won't disturb your sleep," she said, preparing to leave. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

But before she could go, Richard pulled her into a tight hug from behind, his warmth enveloping her.

"Don't leave. Stay with me," Richard pleaded, unable to let go of her. Pretending to despise her for so long had driven him to the brink of madness.

His touch stirred something within Pearl, but she remained composed. "Then, I'll sleep in your bed, and you can sleep on the floor," she suggested seriously.

the

almost choked. "Oh, my! What are you

the same bed." He added quickly, "We won't do

of his request. "I should go home. You're getting married tomorrow, and it wouldn't look good if someone saw us together in bed." Richard's expression darkened as he remembered the impending

nodded. "Go home

giving him a peck on his cheek. "Don't be so sad. You look

leaped out of the window, leaving Richard feeling a mix of

and watched her figure gradually disappear from his sight, a new emotion taking

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