Chapter 573


    It didn’t matter if Reese had the best temper; his expression changed when Sean refused to change his


    “But you’re my son. Shouldn’t you have myst name?” He couldn’t easily ept the fact that his son


    carried a differentst name. He would have been fine if Sean had simply lied and promised to change


    itter.


    Sean remained firm, albeit with a tinge of guilt. “The Waldorfs raised me and have done so much for


    me. I can’t change myst name.”


    Pearl empathized with Sean’s sentiment because she wouldn’t want to go back to the Jordans for the


    same reason. She sighed and tried to console Reese. “It’s okay, Godfather. Sean’s mindset shows he’s


    a good son who values those who have supported him.”


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    Reese’s expression changed once more, and he sighed again. “Alright, if you insist, I won’t dwell on


    this.” He still had another son, Drew, who could carry on the family name. “But you must officially return


    to our family. I’ll organize a párty in Enswood to announce that you’re my son.”


    That seemed like the least he could do.


    Sean initially wanted to decline but remembered the importance of maintaining this identity, so he


    reluctantly agreed.


    Drew remained at home while Sean and Pearl returned to Waldorf Residence.


    Richard had made a significant recovery and moved back home. Pearl unexpectedly ran into him as he


    returned from the meeting.


    They were supposed to be a loving couple, yet now there was an undeniable awkwardness between


    them. They exchanged nces but remained silent.


    “Richard…” Pearl finally managed to speak his name.


    Richard just looked at her coldly, offering no response or indication of acknowledgment.


    Pearl’s smile waned, and she spoke with a tinge of sadness. “Richard, if you no longer have feelings


    for me, why don’t we just break up?”


    “I understand that you must be feeling terrible right now,” Richard responded with a flicker of emotion.


    “But in my current state, I can’t reciprocate.”


    Though Pearlprehended the predicament he was in, she couldn’t help but feel helpless. and


    dejected.


    “I know I was too aggressive.” Pearl was ready to leave after saying that.


    “Pearl,” Richard suddenly called out to her. “If you can’t ept me like this, I won’t hold you back”


    Pearl recalled how reluctant he had been to let go of their rtionship not long ago, and her tears


    started falling. She stood with her back to him, refusing to turn around, and spoke in a soft voice, “It’s


    fine, I’ll wait.”


    Over the next few days, they barely exchanged words and carried on with their work as usual.


    dr wanted to greet him a few times but found herself at a loss for words.


    Three dayster, Sean returned to Cooper Residence.


    After Dustan discovered that Sean wasn’t his biological son, he spent several days heartbroken, and


    Susan cried her heart out as well. However, since Sean wasn’t a Waldorf, it was understandable for


    him to return to his own family. They were sad but didn’t stand in his way.


    The Coopers had a thriving family business and invited many influential people. The entire Waldorf


    family, including Pearl, received invitations.


    Pearl had initially intended to attend with Richard, but given their strainedmunication, it felt


    awkward to spend time together. So, she drove herself to the event.


    Richard hesitated but ultimately didn’t stop her. However, things didn’t go as nned. Pearl’s car


    suddenly ran out of gas and stopped on the side of the road.


    “Why did it have to run out of gas now?”


    She pped her forehead and was ready to call a tow truck when a clear voice came from behind her.