Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Richard was experiencing just as much pain as Pearl was. She was pregnant with their child, but she wanted to get an abortion without any explanation. Richard's mind was a mess. To avoid saying something hurtful, he decided to leave. Having figured this out, he quickened his pace.

When he reached the corner, he glanced back and saw Pearl crouched, hands covering her face and curled up into a tiny ball. He knew she must be crying.

He took a deep breath and made a phone call. "Hey."

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"Could you come to the hospital to be with Pearl? She's here."

"Hospital?!" The voice on the other end grew louder. "Why is she alone in the hospital?"

an abortion. Can you come

Is Pearl pregnant? Why does

know, but she

Esther was furious, her tone rising. "Are you her husband, or am I? Shouldn't you be the one

he avoid taking responsibility at this point?! Esther found Richard utterly despicable. Despite her thoughts, she quickly got up to pack her things, preparing to go to

she might not want to see

a grown man. Why are you being so dramatic?" Esther scolded him as she put on her

the hospital's address and hung up. When he looked back again, Pearl was nowhere to be

another hospital. Pearl wasn't confident she

bright light above, her eyelids heavy. She had just been injected with anesthesia, and as the needle pricked her skin, she felt a gentle sting, which reminded her of Richard.