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.

as she recalled the

his brows

if she arranged our marriage. It was full of threats and pressure. He even threatened to make sure

the thought of Hugo threatening Beah.

tenderly. "Don't worry. It's all over now. He can't hurt

have the luxury to be weak now." She was

let him bully you again," Richard vowed, his

nodded, forcing a smile. "Thank you, Richard. I know you'll

I'm sure Aunt Beah wants

Pearl had heard such comforting words from Richard, and it warmed her heart. She hugged him back. "I know.

need for thanks," Richard remarked, slightly uncomfortable with her formal gratitude. He saw this as an opportunity to help her break

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