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?"

else could I keep

against the dizziness and heat. "Why would

I make myself clear? I don't want you to leave. I don't want you to be with him. It pisses me off when I see you with him." Hugo stood up and approached her, holding her

to resist but found herself too weak. "What are you going to

looked at her with obsession. "Don't worry. I like you, so I'll never

I never

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

gripped the table, struggling. "You're

psycho? I like that title." Hugo leaned in for a kiss, knowing the drug should

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