"Okay, let's go home," Richard said, gently patting Pearl's shoulder. He seemed calmer now.

Pearl shook her head. "We can't go back yet. I've got another thing to take care of."

"What's that?"

"Howard drugged Daisy. The drug is a little weird and the ingredients are rare. I need to go to his storage and grab some for later."

"Then I'm coming with you." Richard was really concerned for her. He didn't want anything bad happening to her, so he insisted on joining her.

"No, I know this place. I lived here before. Just wait for me."

Most of the Jesseltons were already caught, so it seemed safe.

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