Chapter 840


    "But if you''re cured early, are you going to—" Howard stopped short of saying ''crash the wedding,''


    as he didn''t believe Pearl would stoop to such actions, but he couldn''t dismiss the possibility


    entirely.


    Naturally, he had his doubts, considering Pearl''s unpredictable nature.


    "Don''t worry. I''ve made a promise to you, and I won''t break it," Pearl asserted firmly. She always


    kept her word.


    Seeing the determination in her eyes, Howard felt ashamed for doubting her. "I''ll do it because you


    love your mom. I''ll cure you soon so you can leave."


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    Pearl''s face lit up with gratitude. "That''s good to know. Thank you."


    "But before that, focus on learning medicine from me. It''ll help you treat your mom when you see


    her."


    Pearl was touched by Howard''s concern for her mother.


    *


    Richard stood before Martin Jesselton with a firm look.


    "I won''t agree with your marriage arrangement."


    Winona, anxious, grabbed her father''s arm and shook it. "Dad, what are you saying? You agreed to


    let me marry Richard."


    Martin sighed, exasperated by his daughter''s stubbornness. "You know he''s only marrying you to


    help another woman, yet you still want to marry him. How stupid are you?"


    Winona hesitated, considering her father''s words. She knew Richard''s true intentions, but he was


    the best catch she could hope for. If she didn''t hold onto him now, who knew how long it would take


    to find another like him?


    Since she already had him, they could slowly develop feelings. She believed if she treated him well


    enough, he would eventually give in.


    "Don''t overthink this, Dad. Richard truly cares for me. You should ask him for yourself."


    Martin observed Richard''s serious demeanor and felt increasingly annoyed. "How can a future son-


    inw look at me like that? I fail to see what you see in him."


    Richard met Martin''s gaze evenly. "Don''t worry, Uncle Martin. I''ll treat her well."


    "How can you do that when you''re still thinking about another woman?" Martin retorted, growing


    more agitated by Richard''s response.


    Richard remained silent, unable to offer a satisfactory answer.


    Martin''s frustration grew. "I suggest you seriously reconsider marrying Winona."