"I want to improve our relationship and also your relationship with Richard."

Sean felt a little awkward. "There's nothing to improve."

"I know you've been holding a grudge since I ran away from the wedding. I understand you're hurt even though you pretended not to care. But we never got the chance to talk about it," Pearl continued. Sean felt helpless as Pearl brought up the topic. His usual fierceness subsided, and he seemed to want to avoid it.

"I"

"I know it meant a lot to you, so I want to apologize sincerely. I'm sorry for hurting your feelings and not returning your affection. I believe you'll find someone better, but it's definitely not the woman from earlier,' Pearl said.

Complicated emotions filled Sean. He did care about what had happened.

the wedding, he didn't argue. Instead, he helped her escape temporarily to protect her reputation. He knew Pearl never saw him in that

to be happy, even if it

Pearl mentioned that woman. "Stop bringing

shouldn't behave like

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made Sean feel helpless. It was like he was trying to numb his

won't do it again." Sean then felt like Pearl was treating him like a child, making

found it amusing but refrained from provoking him. "I'm not. We're the same age. Why would I treat you like a

"Okay. Are you done?"

you've let it go," Pearl said, clearing her throat. "Now let's talk

turning cold and harsh. "I

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