Chapter 365


    Jenny turned gentler. “Yeah, they’re doing business abroad and haven’t returned yet. But I can call and


    ask them toe if you want to see them.”


    Dustan waved it off. “No need for that I just mentioned it. Plus, your father and I are good buddies who


    used to share drinks when we were young!”


    They continued to chat andugh heartily, with Hugo asionally joining in. They enjoyed their lively


    conversation while Richard and Pearl were ignored.


    Keeping his head low, Richard leaned in and whispered into Pearl’s ear, “You’re really not upset?”


    Pearl was filled with a mix of emotions. Forcing a smile, she replied, “I’m fine.”


    Sensing that something was bothering Pearl, Richard left the hotel with her as soon as the gathering


    ended.


    Once outside the hotel, Pearl let out a mncholic sigh.


    “I can tell that my dad’s attitude towards you has changed.” Richard held Pearl’s hand firmly, his worry


    evident.


    Pearlughed. “Yeah, even you can tell. I’ve definitely noticed it too.”


    Richard stopped and looked at her seriously. “But don’t worry. He can’t just suddenly start disliking you.


    There must be something on his mind.”


    Pearl understood that perfectly well. She decided that she would talk to Dustan about itter that night.


    Suddenly, as they walked on the bridge, it began to snow.


    Pearl was momentarily taken aback, realizing that she hadn’t checked the calendar in a while. It


    seemed like New Year was just around the corner.


    Before Pearl could fully process this thought, Richard handed her a bouquet of plum blossoms. They


    may not have been as delicate and elegant as roses, but they had their own unique charm.


    “Don’t tell me you picked these from someone else’s garden?” Pearl teased, though she secretly liked


    the gesture. Richard looked at her calmly. “There are stalls by the bridge. Didn’t you notice the plum


    blossoms being sold there?”


    Pearl turned around and saw a stall selling plum blossoms right where she had been standing


    moments ago. She had been lost in thought and staring at that very stall.


    “I don’t like…” Pearl began, but she was interrupted by a sudden sneeze. Before she could finish her


    sentence, she noticed Richard’s stern gaze.


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    “You’re saying you really like plum blossoms a lot?”


    Pearl quickly corrected herself and nodded enthusiastically. “Yeah, I like them a lot.”


    Seeing her shivering, Richard frowned. “You’re cold?”


    What?! It was because of his tone that the weather felt colder.


    Pearl sneezed again while looking at her thin clothes. “No, I’m not cold.”


    “Then why are you shivering?” Richard nced down and immediately took off his coat, draping it over


    her shoulders. “Let’s get you home.”


    Pearl shed Richard a grateful smile. “Thank you for your kindness, Mister Richard, but my legs have


    gone numb”


    Speechless, Richard squatted down, allowing Pearl to hop onto his back.


    Suddenly, Pearl becarne quite talkative now that she didn’t have to walk. “Richard, I heard that if two


    people walk in the snow together, they’ll be a couple forever.”


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    “I’m not so sure about that, but we’ll definitely end up in the hospital if we stay out in the snow for too


    long,” Richard replied matter-of-factly.


    Richard’s indifferent remark made Pearl dissatisfied. She felt that he was quite unromantic.