It had never crossed Pearl's mind that she might not be Beah's daughter. But if she wasn't Beah's daughter, whose daughter was she? "Okay, I got it... Thanks for telling me."

Pearl took a deep breath, unsure of Hugo's intentions but grateful for the information.

Hugo smirked, propping his chin up. "You're welcome. You've given me what I wanted anyway."

"What's that supposed to mean?"

Before Pearl could fully process his words, she felt dizzy. A disorienting sensation overtook her, leaving her off-balance.

"Did you drug the food?"

chuckled. "How else could I

struggled against the dizziness and heat. "Why would you

to be with him. It pisses me off when I see you with him." Hugo

to resist but found herself too weak.

"Don't worry. I like you, so I'll

Pearl. "Hugo, I never thought you'd sink this

reached out and gently stroked her face. "I know you two have gotten married, but it doesn't matter. I'll take you abroad. We'll find a place where no one knows you're married. It'll be just the two of

the table, struggling. "You're a

title." Hugo leaned in for a

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