Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

"How dare you! Even at death's door, you're still acting tough. Let's see if you're lucky or just all talk." Winona was pissed, her chest heaving.

"You'll find out soon enough if I'm just all talk." Richard's eyes were filled with determination.

"Anyway, I've locked you guys in here. Let's see what you can do now," Winona sneered, standing with her arms crossed.

"Don't celebrate too soon," Richard shot back, his words momentarily affecting her before she shrugged them off.

"I used to have feelings for you, Richard, but not anymore. Since you chose to be with her, both of you have to deal with the pain and torment I've suffered." She laughed, her eyes filled with hostility. Suddenly, thunder rumbled overhead, drawing Winona's attention to the cloudy sky.

is coming. I won't waste any more time here with you. Enjoy yourselves," she remarked before driving off in

from view, Richard and Pearl exchanged a meaningful

Richard's sleeve.

We've got this." Richard reassured her, about to explain when Pearl rolled

I'm worried? I just want to know if you have a plan. And if it's too complicated, I'll do it my

They'll be here soon." Richard

impatiently upon hearing it would take some time for help

her sassy demeanor, Richard couldn't help but smile. "Alright, what's your plan then?" He couldn't help but wonder if Pearl planned to break down the door with her head, considering her feisty attitude. But he knew she

amusement in Richard's eyes, Pearl knew he was thinking of something else. "Alright, step aside," she instructed, reaching for the lock and retrieving a thin iron wire from the floor. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels

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