Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 1023

She was berating herself inwardly, feeling small and lost.

James sensed her distress and softened his tone, urging her, "Don't come to places like this alone anymore."

Esther found his tone oddly familiar, reminiscent of the James she used to know. Why was he suddenly being so gentle?

In that moment, something changed for Esther. It felt like they were transported back to a time when they were together, when James still loved her.

"Don't tell me what to do," she retorted, pushing him away as she attempted to rise. But her footing faltered, and she nearly fell if James hadn't caught her in time.

"Don't touch me, James. We're nothing to each other now. I don't need your kindness. I hate you. I hate you with every fiber of my being..." Esther squatted on the floor and burst out crying.

felt bad. He awkwardly

realize how awful your actions were? Do you think I'm some kind of fool? Who else would let you toy with their feelings like this? If I hadn't been blinded

words were slurred from intoxication, James understood her

ask, "Were you like this when you

conversation before. His irritation resurfaced as he remembered the girl he had a crush on chased a man around

you?" It was a

that way, but he had to admit

the floor, and took a deep breath. "Alright,

your apology," Esther declared as she struggled to stand, using the nearby decor for support. Nausea threatened to overwhelm her, her vision blurred by tears. "I told you

annoying? She was ready to move on, but now he

explain himself, but seeing someone familiar approaching, he frowned.

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