Chapter 145


    Frightened by Pearl’s intense re, Abby hid behind Richard. “I’m sorry, I didn’t do it on purpose.


    Please don’t push me..” She acted as if she were still gripped by fear from witnessing Pearl supposedly


    push Susan


    down the stairs.


    “You indirectly caused Madam to fall down the stairs, didn’t you? You pushed me from behind, causing


    me to release my grip on Madam. Stop pretending “Pearl used.


    Tearfully, Abby defended herself, “Pearl, Madam raised me. Even if I got hurt, I would never harm her.


    Plus, you had a conflict with Madam. I would never be the one to harm her!”


    Richard couldn’t help but feel uncertain due to Abby’s convincing act, although he didn’t fully believe


    her. Analyzing the situation, he grappled with mixed emotions, aggravated by Pearl’s distant attitude.


    “Don’t tell me you doubt me too, Richard?” Pearl was infuriated by Richard’s questioning gaze.


    “Rick hasn’t said anything yet, so why are you so agitated, Pearl? Are you feeling guilty?” Abby


    prodded, attempting to to make the situation worse and sow discord between them.


    “It’s not that I’m doubting you, Pearl,” Richard replied solemnly after a pause. “But my mom is lying


    here,


    and I don’t know who I should believe.”


    His words left Pearl feeling wounded. She hadn’t expected Richard to begin doubting her integrity


    today, especially after expressing his desire to marry her just the day before.


    “Okay, I did identally cause this since you don’t believe me,” Pearl admitted, leaving Richard feeling


    helpless.


    “That’s not what I meant, Pearl,” Richard rified, but it seemed Pearl had misunderstood him. “You


    know I


    didn’t mean it like that.”


    Pearl took a deep breath and said, “Then please exin what you meant. You’re standing here, looking


    at me with doubt. Do you think I haven’t noticed?”


    Richard averted his gaze.


    “So, you should be more cautious when making promises, Richard,” Pearl said, closing her eyes as


    she chuckled bitterly. “It’s quite funny.” Herughter was tinged with sadness. “I’m leaving, okay?”


    Abby rejoiced in their conflict, but she didn’t think it was enough. Thus, she added, “Don’t leave in a


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    hurry. This could be a criminal offense, and you might face legal consequences.”


    Richard clenched his fists, his expression cold. “Enough, Abby.”


    “Why? How can you be so biased toward her when she’s harmed Madam? Your mother is the one lying


    here, isn’t she?” Abby couldn’t understand why Richard was still concerned about Pearl and seemed


    indecisive when his mother was in such a critical condition.


    “I’ll handle it. Just stay out of it.”


    “Rick, you should let her prove her innocence. I’m willing to apologize to her if she can prove she’s


    innocent. If not, I’ll never forgive her for doing this to Madam.” Abby’s forceful tone almost made Pearl


    believe her


    nonsense.


    “Pearl.” Richard turned to Pearl with a pleading look.


    Pearl understood that he wanted her to provide some evidence to prove her innocence.