After all, Pearl had helplessly seen her dearest family's lifeless body, hours after passing away. It must have been a massive trauma for her. "That's almost everything. It's all over now. And I respect her choice." Pearl took a deep breath, her eyes filled with grief.

"But I can tell from your eyes that you find it unacceptable."

Pearl gave a sad smile. "Yeah, that's for sure. Things didn't have to be this bad at first. But someone made it so secretly."

Richard instantly understood Hugo's cryptic warning. "So, you're planning to get back at Hugo?"

Pearl nodded firmly. "Yeah, I want more. I want him to suffer." It wouldn't be any less than the pain she felt inside.

"Why do you suddenly hate him so much?" Richard asked.

her eyes in pain as she recalled the letter she had found. "Hugo had found

his brows in

letter, saying he would continue to treat her but only if she arranged our marriage. It was full of threats and pressure. He even threatened to make sure I never found her if she refused. Naturally, my mother couldn't agree to

at the thought of

sorry for Pearl and held her tenderly. "Don't worry.

clothes. "I know. I don't have the luxury to be weak

bully you again," Richard vowed,

you, Richard. I know

when he heard that. "Don't be sad. I'm

words from Richard, and it warmed her heart. She hugged him back. "I

thanks," Richard remarked, slightly uncomfortable with her formal gratitude. He saw this

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