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.

hesitated, uncertain if the truth should

"

if she did? The

easier not to search for him. Discovering his

it go. Let bygones be bygones." She was hesitant to revisit the

know. It's better to solve this mystery," Pearl argued, believing Saule was concerned about the difficulty of the search. "Don't worry about finding him, Mom. I'll take

really want to find

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

you're against it, we

selfish for wanting to prevent Pearl from meeting her father due to

time. Whatever you decide, I'm with you,"

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