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."

said, disappointed that he didn't have the courage to own

Silas moved closer, cornering her. "What do you

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His smile disappeared.

scared I'll

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

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

not to engage further. "Got what you came for?" She was obviously trying

the bag of medicine he was holding. "I guess that's my cue

Relieved, she approached the pharmacist.

expression seemed off,

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