Chapter 1357

Pearl opened the folder nervously. Everything seemed normal until she spotted a strangely named folder at the back labeled "PL," her initials.

Her heart raced. The document was created five years ago, which made her even more uneasy.

Richard's earlier words echoed in her mind as she hesitantly clicked on the document. Its contents were so shocking that she was speechless.

Overwhelmed, Pearl quickly logged off the computer. She left work with mixed emotions and headed to the cafe just downstairs from her office. It was lunchtime, so the cafe was quiet.

Luther was already there, sitting in their usual corner spot, calmly sipping his coffee. He greeted her with a smile and stood up, pulling out a chair for her like a true gentleman.

noticing her favorite Blue Mountain Coffee already waiting for her, complete with sugar cubes on the

what she had discovered earlier, she wasn't in the mood for small talk. She just wanted to end

after," Luther replied calmly. They ate quickly and then drove to the fireworks festival at the

festival crowd was larger than usual, but Pearl felt a sense of freedom as she walked barefoot on the soft sand. Luther watched her

to take care of something, but

have some time away from him, Pearl nodded and continued to enjoy her walk. Luther

bent down

by the stone, the beach lights

a voice announced over a crackly microphone, "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to today's Fireworks Festival.

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