Chapter 1307

Pearl was the first to speak. "Chet, it's not like that. Your dad was just joking."

Sean looked uneasy, having been caught in the act. "Yeah, Chet. I was just having some fun with Rick."

At that moment, Chester looked unusually calm, like an adult in a child's body.

Yet, his voice was still young and frightened. "I'm sorry. I accidentally broke the glass. What are you talking about? What joke? I don't get it."

Chester tilted his head, puzzled.

It turned out he hadn't heard their earlier conversation. The other three sighed in relief.

a broken glass. No one's upset with you. Be careful, and stay

Pearl. "Thank you, Miss Pearl. You're so kind. I was afraid you'd be mad

her voice warm with sympathy. "Why would we be mad?

would hit me with a plank whenever I broke something at home." He remembered

for him. "It's alright,

a mix of relief and sadness.

buried his face in her arms, vowing silently never to reveal that he knew the truth about their earlier conversation. He didn't want to upset Pearl, especially because she was so nice to

to take Chet abroad?" Richard smoothly changed the

might need to travel more for work. I don't want to leave Chet here alone, so he'll come with

promised to take me abroad to see kangaroos! I've never been abroad. I want

Miss Pearl can't come.

"She's pregnant. She can't join you

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