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 you

dizziness and heat. "Why

I don't want you to be with him. It

but found herself too weak. "What

"Don't worry. I like

within Pearl. "Hugo, I never

want. All I want is you." Hugo reached out and gently stroked her face. "I know you two have gotten married, but it

the table, struggling. "You're a

leaned in for a kiss, knowing the drug should

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