Saule staggered and slumped onto the sofa, her face drained of color and struggling for breath.

Pearl quickly sat beside her, gently rubbing her back. "Mom, don't stress too much. It might not be as serious as it seems."

Richard offered his reassurance, "Ma'am, there's no need for worry. Pearl is outstanding, so her biological father must be a decent man, given how amazing she is.' Saule glanced at Pearl, trying to comfort herself with the thought. Indeed, having such a wonderful daughter implied the father was remarkable too.

Yet, for Saule, the idea that she had a child with a man unknowingly was deeply shameful.

"I hope you're right..." She sighed deeply and began to cry.

"Mom, don't worry. I'll find the truth about what happened back then," Pearl promised.

uncertain if the truth should be

"

was for the best. But what if she did? The father might not recognize them or be

to search for

bygones." She was hesitant to revisit

better to solve this mystery," Pearl argued, believing Saule

really want

She realized she hadn't considered Saule's feelings, who might

Saule's. "If you're against it, we won't search for him, Mom," she

wanting to prevent Pearl from meeting her father due

take your time. Whatever you decide, I'm with you," Pearl

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