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.

if the truth should be

"

couldn't find it, perhaps it was for the best. But what if she did? The father might

concluded it might be easier not to search for him. Discovering his identity

be bygones." She was hesitant to revisit

solve this mystery," Pearl argued, believing Saule was concerned about the difficulty of

do you really want to find

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

hand on top of Saule's. "If you're against it, we won't search for him, Mom," she reassured,

selfish for wanting to prevent Pearl from meeting

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

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