Chapter 309


    As a result, Pearl’s pent-up emotions finally surfaced. “Richard, I’m really okay. It’s true…” She didn’t


    expect to say such affected words, but she couldn’t exin why his passionate gaze was making her


    teary-eyed.


    She remembered reading somewhere on the inte that being loved could bring tears to one’s eyes.


    Richard’s heart skipped a beat, and he cursed himself for losing his temper earlier. “I know. I’m sorry.”


    Taking a deep breath, Pearl opened her arms, and Richard understood, stepping forward to embrace


    her carefully, being mindful of her injured arm.


    Richard’sforting warmth filled Pearl with a sense of security and contentment.


    “Be honest with me, Pearl. Is Master Jordan keeping you under house arrest?” Richard could see


    through Pearl’s lie at a nce, but he wanted to hear the truth from her.


    Pearl sniffed and responded with a lighthearted tone, “No, it’s not that. He just hopes I’ll stay in Bodgow


    and doesn’t want me to go back to Enswood.”


    Richard’s voice turned frosty. “Why didn’t you tell me the truth, huh?”


    Pearl smiled, attempting to justify her actions. “I didn’t want you to worry… If you knew, you would’ve


    “Pearl, you’re not alone anymore, and you’re my girlfriend. I should be there for you, no matter what.”


    Richard gently caressed her face, feeling deep sympathy for her.


    “Okay, I’ll tell you everything from now on.” Pearl was moved, hugging Richard even tighter. She had


    always faced her challenges alone and never wanted to burden others. It was the first time someone


    had offered to share her burdens.


    Richard patted her back reassuringly. “Alright, I’ll be here for a few days, and once things are settled,


    we’ll go back home together.”


    “What about thepany?” Shocked, Pearl pushed Richard away.


    “I’ve brought Sean back to thepany and asked for his help. Plus, I’ve changed all meetings to


    video conferences. Don’t worry, I’m a prudent man.”


    Seeing Pearl’s slight astonishment, Richard leaned in and k*ssed her.


    The sudden k*ss caught Pearl off guard, and before she could regain herposure, the passionate


    k*ss left her breathless.


    After a long moment, Richard let go of her. “Okay, let me drive you home.”


    Pearl nodded, blushing.


    Richard headed to the hotel after dropping Pearl off at her home.


    Inside the house, Ezra eagerly weed Pearl. “Pearl, how’s ke? Is he awake?”


    “Yes, he’s awake, and he’ll make a full recovery as long as he epts the treatment,” Pearl assured


    him.


    Relieved, Ezra smiled warmly. “Pearl, who drove you home?”


    Pearl’s heart skipped a beat, and she casually lied, “A friend of mine in Bodgow. I bumped into my


    friend at the hospital and was offered a ride home.”


    “A friend? Are you sure it’s not Richard who came over from Enswood?” Ezra, being perceptive,


    guessed correctly. “What’s so special about Richard, Pearl? He’s just a bit


    handsome and wealthy, but there are plenty of people like him. I can find a better match for you, you


    know?”


    Ezra’s words annoyed Pearl. “But he’s the only man I love,” she replied while frowning. Her


    stubbornness changed Ezra’s expression. “I forbid you from dating him!”


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