Richard's words really touched Pearl.

"Okay, I'll be more careful, promise," Pearl said, her head still downcast in frustration. "But I took the blow for you. Can you please stop arguing with me about it?"

Seeing Pearl's swollen hand broke Richard's heart. It hurt him more than when he was hurt himself. "Please, don't put yourself in danger like that again. You know that nothing will happen to me."

It wasn't easy though, especially when Hugo tried to attack Richard. But Richard was fast and nimble, making it hard for Hugo to hurt him.

"But I couldn't bear the thought of something happening to you. If he had succeeded, he could've really stabbed you. I'd rather he cut my hand."

If the cut had been deeper and hit Pearl's wrist, she could've lost the use of

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sincerely. He had seen his colleagues start families and play with their adorable babies, and he wanted that too, especially with Pearl.

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