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

to let her go that easily. He

the midst of their close encounter, he suddenly drew her into a firm embrace. He said softly, "I know that

smile faded as she stiffened

sad, aren't

emotions overwhelming her. "I'm not very sad," she lied, rubbing against him for comfort.

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

doesn't. But I didn't want to burden you, especially under those circumstances." Richard's frustration grew at her noble reasoning. "You matter the most to me. How could I be happy knowing

softly mumbled,

should've shared it

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