Richard felt uncomfortable with the term Pearl used. "Can you say it differently?" he asked awkwardly.

Pearl was speechless. She couldn't believe Richard, who was often surrounded by women, had never slept with any of them.

"I didn't expect you to be so... innocent," she said, struggling to find the right word.

"What do you mean?" Richard frowned. He didn't think his lack of experience was something to be praised, judging by Pearl's laughter.

"It's nothing, forget it," Pearl said quickly, trying to hide her amusement.

Despite the awkward moment, she felt a surge of happiness. Her eyes sparkled as she realized that last night's discomfort was acceptable.

Though he

their intimate moments

as she felt his gaze on her. "What are

could finish, Richard silenced her with a

he whispered hoarsely, the loving atmosphere enveloping them once again. sᴇaʀᴄh

melt into his embrace,

was good

trying to get closer to James at the

to bump into him, hoping to strike up a conversation. But James remained distant,

up and resolved to keep trying, believing in her own

approached James again, this time while

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