Chapter 852


    Pearl''s desire to be stronger didn''te from ack of power but from a need for absolute control


    and confidence.


    Damian, understanding her intentions, tried to console her. "You''ll get there in your own time. The


    important thing now is—"


    "No, it''s very urgent." Pearl touched the diary, sounding firm despite her soft voice. "My mom has


    passed away. It means that I''mte."


    Damian felt that his words were too superficial, so he changed the topic. "What''s your next step? To


    reim Aunt Beah''s body?"


    Pearl tensed at the mention of it, her mind filled with apprehension.


    But when she finally saw her mother''s body, her fears were eased. Beah''s serene expression


    seemed to convey peace, as if she had been released from all earthly troubles.


    Gigi, lost in grief, didn''t notice Pearl''s approach until she was enveloped in her arms. Her eyes were


    swollen from crying, her guilt consuming her.


    "Pea…"


    Helpless, Pearl patted Gigi''s back. "Stop crying. It''s okay. It''s all over now."


    "It''s my fault. If I hadn''t overheard that conversation and told Aunt Beah about it, she might still be


    alive... I just hate myself..."


    Pearl, feeling sympathy for Gigi''s anguish, reassured her. "It''s not your fault. She would have known


    eventually. Stop ming yourself."


    "But I don''t know what to do now that Aunt Beah is gone…"


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    Beah had been Gigi''s guiding light, and now she felt lost without her. She contemted going back


    to the Jordans, yet doubted they''d wee her, given she wasn''t a blood rtive.


    She then considered remaining where she was, but staying felt pointless now that Beah was gone.


    Seeing Gigi''s lost expression, Pearl made a decision. She embraced Gigi and dered, "From


    today, you''re my sister. Why not change your name to Georgia Leighton? I''ll take care of you from


    now on."


    Gigi was overwhelmed by Pearl''s kindness. She hadn''t anticipated Pearl holding no grudge against


    her for revealing that affair to Beah, and was even more surprised that Pearl wanted to look after


    her…


    "Thank you, Pea."


    Pearl looked at her and Damian before whispering, "You''ve been here for a long time. I''m sure


    you''re tired. Let Damian take you to rest. I''ll take over instead."


    Damian wanted to refuse, but he understood Pearl''s need for solitude and agreed to give her space.


    "Okay."


    Pearl wanted to cherish this final moment with her mother, while Gigi, now Georgia, left to rest


    under Damian''s care.