Chapter 336


    ke gulped. He braced himself for an impending blow from Richard, expecting a direct punch any


    moment.


    Unexpectedly, Richard’s expression shifted to one of hurt, a hint of pain visible in his eyes. Wifey, he


    started it.”


    Pearl was rattled to the core. Was Richard trying to act coquettish?


    Standing by ke, Glenn mirrored his astonishment, their jaws practically hitting the floor. This tall,


    strong man behaving coyly was an unforeseen twist.


    Hold on… “wifey”?


    Pearl pointedly thumped Richard’s head. “We’re not married yet. Don’t call me that randomly.


    “It’s just a matter of time,” Richard smirked, oozing confidence that he had ways to handle her.


    Glenn couldn’t contain his shock any longer. With an inexplicable tinge of sadness in his eyes, he stood


    up. “I need to attend to something. I’ll leave first.” With those words, he departed abruptly.


    Richard and Pearl had their own matters to tend to, so they left as well, leaving ke to rest


    undisturbed.


    As he watched the two exit the room, ke’s smile vanished as he made a call. “Come back. I know


    you’re still here.”


    After a while, Glenn re-entered the ward, the scent of smoke clinging to him, his eyes slightly red. “How


    did you know I didn’t leave?”


    “Tsk.” ke chuckled, finding it amusing. “I know you too well. Your eyes were practically glued to


    Pearl. If I couldn’t figure out your thoughts, then what’s the point of being good friends with you for so


    long?”


    “But Pearl has a boyfriend, and they seem quitepatible. My feelings don’t matter.” Glenn sighed


    bitterly. He never intended topete with Richard, but seeing the two as a couple made him


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    incredibly ufortable. It wasn’t just difort he felt; it was jealousy.


    “By right, I should support your pursuit of happiness, but you know Pearl. Once she decides on


    something, she sticks to it, and no one can change her mind.” ke sighed, continuing, “Plus, Grandpa


    has found more suitable matches for Pearl and wants to introduce them to her. Richard might face


    many obstacles.”


    “I’m fine, I know it’s impossible. I’ll slowly let go.” Glenn shook his head.


    ke nudged his arm, “Wanna drink?”


    “Yeah, sure!”


    After days of sobriety, Glenn finally relented.


    As Pearl and Richard settled into the car, thetter wore a sullen expression, unwilling to converse


    much with Pearl.


    “Why are you upset again?” Pearl struggled toprehend Richard’s mood swings. Since they


    became a couple, his emotions had been unpredictable, making him inscrutable.


    “He likes you,” Richard said gloomily.


    Pearl’s expression was a mix of disbelief as her l*ps twitched. “Richard, are you serious? I see him as a


    brother, we’re rted by blood.”


    “I meant the one next to him.” Richard pursed his l*ps.


    Pearl waved it off dismissively. “Even more reason to dismiss that thought. He has a younger love


    interest so he couldn’t possibly like me.”


    “My instincts don’t go wrong.” Richard furrowed his brows in anger. The way that man looked at her


    was almost besotted-no one would believe there wasn’t something there.


    “Fine, even if he does like me–which, in this situation, is impossible – there’s nothing, and there never


    will be anything between us.” Pearl took a deep breath, speaking earnestly, “We’re already together,


    Richard. You should trust my feelings.”


    It was exasperating. She genuinely wished she could peek into Richard’s mind to understand what was


    going on!