Chapter 709


    "I''m sorry. | can''t tell you that," Raymond replied with a slight dizziness, concerned that Pearl might be probing for information.


    He rose from his seat, mindful of his alcohol intake, and said, "I''ve had quite a bit to drink tonight, and it''s gettingte. We should


    head back. Let''s get you home first."


    Disappointed but understanding, Pearl shook her head. "It''s alright. | didn''t drink much, and | can manage getting home on my


    own.


    Observing Pearl and confirming that she was not intoxicated, Raymond nodded in relief. "Alright, please be careful. In that case,


    I''ll take ke back."


    Pearl helped guide ke into the car, and before departing, Raymond looked into her eyes and imparted some cryptic advice,


    “Follow your heart and cherish the people you love."


    Perplexed by his enigmatic words, Pearl furrowed her brows and just looked at him.


    With a smile, Raymond lightly tapped her forehead. "Don''t dwell on it if you can''t figure it out. Bye." With that, he got into his car


    and left, giving her no chance to seek further exnation.


    Pearl stood outside the restaurant''s entrance, contemting his words. "Follow your heart and cherish the people you love."


    She looked up and happened to see Winona and Richard in the distance, arm in arm, seemingly lost in each other''spany


    like a couple who had spent many years together.


    Quickly, Pearl lowered her head and turned away to avoid being noticed by them.


    Unbeknownst to Pearl, Richard had already spotted her and had been gazing at her for a while before finally averting his gaze.


    Winona hadn''t gone on many dates with Richard, but she was ted that he had agreed to this one. So, she had chosen a


    romantic spot exclusively for couples. At first, she had thought he would say no, but he agreed unexpectedly.


    However, Winona felt they were not that close even though they were already engaged. That was why she tried all means to ask


    him out to maintain their rtionship.


    Now, seeing his distant expression, she couldn''t help but feel anxious. "Rick, are you unhappy?" she inquired nervously,


    interpreting his silence as dissatisfaction.


    "No, I''m not," Richard replied calmly, his emotions well-hidden.


    "I''m d you''re not unhappy... Oh, by the way, it''s still early. How about going to a movie?" Winona suggested hesitantly, hoping


    to get closer to him.


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    Hd wae hich read half-past nine.


    "Let me call a taxi to take you home."


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    "No, | just have something to attend to at thepany." Richard hugged her gently for a second before stepping away. It was


    just to shut her up.


    Winona, however, considered it progress, relishing the brief disy of affection.


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    She couldn''t help but wonder if Richard had fallen in love with Winona.