Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 1415

James even broke up with Esther. At that time, he couldn't act decently given his emotions.

Esther took a deep breath. She knew James realized he had made a mistake and wanted to fix it. But that incident had left a mark on her, haunting her and refusing to fade away.

The craziest part was that this mark wouldn't just disappear, even if James, who was involved, was there.

There was also something else Esther couldn't accept, something she couldn't tell him...

Esther sniffled. "Yeah, I'm overwhelmed by that mess and can't shake it off. So, you don't need to keep bugging me, considering the kind of person I am. Do you understand?"

James managed a weak smile. "So, when will you forgive me?"

"I'll never forgive you."

and stepped out. "I live close by. I can walk from

quietly in the car and watched her walk away until she was out of

felt both disappointed and relieved. He had done exactly what she asked, after

in Enswood. Esther rubbed her hands

man staggering about. She knew that bumping into someone at night usually didn't mean anything good. So, she tried to walk around

man lunged at her, grabbing her wrist. His breath smelled strongly of alcohol,

What are you doing out here so late? And not wearing much, huh? Come, let's have some fun together," he slurred, eyeing her up

trouble, Esther softened her voice and replied, "I'm sorry. I'm

it believable. That's the Sanders' house. And you," he sneered, taking in her appearance, "with all that makeup. You

to remove her makeup

patience, she retorted sharply, "Who do you think you are to judge