They were in the pharmacy, surrounded by people. It wasn't exactly the ideal moment to bring up the question, but Pearl had already let it slip, and there was no taking it back now.

"What's wrong? Don't want me to leave?" Silas paused and turned around, his smile sinister and his voice casual.

Pearl sensed something familiar from his expression. He used to be tough and stubborn, but now it felt like they were back in the old days when they first met. He seemed simple and clingy. It wasn't exactly annoying, but Pearl wasn't sure how to handle it.

"No," she replied.

Although Silas probably expected that answer, he still didn't seem pleased. "Then why stop me?"

"Why are you colluding with him?"

Silas looked around, realizing they were being watched, so he lowered his voice. "Huh? Who am I colluding up with? Don't go accusing me like that."

that he didn't have the courage to own up to his

moved closer, cornering her. "What

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His smile disappeared.

it hurt you? Are you scared I'll do something to

I be scared? I'm worried you're being used by Hugo. You won't be able to undo your mistakes or have

claim you don't care about me if you're so concerned?" He

"Got what you

raised an eyebrow and waved the bag of medicine he was

leave. Relieved, she approached the pharmacist.

seemed off, and

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