hapter 577
he impact of what she had witnessed left Pearl’s face as pale as paper.
enny seized the opportunity to continue her charade, wrapping her arms around Richard’s eck. “Rick….I’m in pain, I’m afraid
ichard didn’t immediately push her away. Instead, he glanced at Pearl, whose disappointed yes pierced his heart. The firm grip of the man holding Pearl bothered him, making him ncomfortable. He didn’t want the man to do that to Pearl.
‘his strange discomfort confused him. He didn’t have feelings for her, so why was he feeling his way?
¡efore he could fully comprehend his emotions, Jenny began to move and brought his ttention back to her. He lowered his head and whispered something to Jenny.
‘earl couldn’t make out his words, but from her blurry eyes, she could see how gentle he was. The pain of Richard no longer loving her cut deeper than anything else, but she knew there vas nothing she could do if he had fallen for someone else.
aking a deep breath, Pearl forced a smile. “I’m alright.”
Of course you’re alright. You’d be dead if I came just a little later.” Damian, observing Pearl’s ain as she looked at Richard, couldn’t hide his annoyance,
I’m not feeling well, Damian. Please drive me back home.” Pearl sighed and gently tugged at lis sleeve.
Back where?” Damian couldn’t believe she would still want to return to Waldorf Residence as
nothing had happened.
earl looked at Richard and then forced a smile. “Anywhere but Waldorf Residence.”
pamian raised his chin. “I’m glad you’re still aware.” With that, he dragged the still–shocked
earl out of the hall.
tichard’s fingers clenched involuntarily as he watched them leave.
enny thought he was worried about her and was delighted. She had been thrilled when tichard had lost his feelings for Pearl, but now that he was showing care for her, she was verflowing with joy.
Richard, you… you’re hurting me.” Jenny pretended to be reluctant as she held her arms.
ichard nodded and let go. Jenny, still unsteady on her feet, stumbled a few steps before egaining her balance.
Rick…” She had hoped that he would start appreciating her again, but Richard’s gaze emained on Pearl. She clenched her jaw so tightly that she almost crushed her teeth.
You’re fine now, right? I have some people to talk to. I need to go,” Richard spoke to Jenny oldly before turning to engage in a conversation with a business associate.
here was no sign of the rekindling she had imagined.
enny grew increasingly frustrated and anxious, shifting the blame onto Pearl. If it weren’t for
Chapter 577
Pearl, she believed she could have won Richard back by now!
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