Pearl smiled, but she averted her gaze to the scenery by the lake.

"So, Miss Pearl, how do you plan to make it up to me?" Richard asked, squeezing her hand against his chest.

"I don't know. Don't ask me." Although Pearl had said so, she could feel his strong heartbeat through the thick clothes.

She wondered if Richard was nervous. Or was he moved?

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around, noticing curious onlookers. "Come on, let go. People are watching,"

about to let her go that easily. He swallowed hard, observing

her into a firm embrace. He said softly, "I know that

smile faded as she stiffened in

sad,

not very sad," she

It would just make you upset." Richard gently turned her to face him, looking deep into her

it doesn't. But I didn't want to burden you, especially under those circumstances." Richard's frustration grew at her noble reasoning. "You matter

mumbled, "I

shared it with me.

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