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 letter she had found. "Hugo had found my

his brows

a 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

of anger at the thought of Hugo threatening Beah. His actions

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

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

again," Richard

a smile. "Thank you, Richard.

hugged her when he heard that. "Don't be sad. I'm sure Aunt Beah

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

uncomfortable with her formal gratitude. He saw this as an opportunity to help her break this

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