Chapter 862


    After careful consideration, Pearl decided not to tell Richard about her mother''s passing. She felt it


    would only bring unnecessary worry and ruin his mood.


    "In that case, I won''t disturb your sleep," she said, preparing to leave.


    But before she could go, Richard pulled her into a tight hug from behind, his warmth enveloping her.


    "Don''t leave. Stay with me," Richard pleaded, unable to let go of her. Pretending to despise her for


    so long had driven him to the brink of madness.


    His touch stirred something within Pearl, but she remainedposed. "Then, I''ll sleep in your bed,


    and you can sleep on the floor," she suggested seriously.


    But Richard immediately rejected the idea. "Let''s sleep together."


    Pearl almost choked. "Oh, my! What are you thinking?"


    "No, I mean, we''re going to sleep together in the same bed." He added quickly, "We won''t do


    anything else."


    Pearl trusted him, but she couldn''t help feeling taken aback by the suddenness of his request. "I


    should go home. You''re getting married tomorrow, and it wouldn''t look good if someone saw us


    together in bed."


    Richard''s expression darkened as he remembered the impending wedding. He cursed the event


    inwardly, wishing he could spend the night hugging Pearl instead.


    Reluctantly, he nodded. "Go home then."


    His gloomy look amused Pearl, and she couldn''t resist teasing him before she left, giving him a


    peck on his cheek. "Don''t be so sad. You look like an old man with that face."


    With augh, Pearl leaped out of the window, leaving Richard feeling a mix of emotions.


    He leaned on the window and watched her figure gradually disappear from his sight, a new emotion


    taking hold of him.


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    The following morning, the Waldorf Residence buzzed with excitement as preparations for Richard''s


    wedding began.


    Both Dustan and Susan beamed with joy, relieved that their eldest son was finally tying the knot.


    The rest of the family hurried back to join in the celebration and bid Richard farewell.


    Hanzel, dressed as the best man, approached Richard, who stood with a stoic expression. "Rick,


    it''s your wedding day. Why aren''t you happy?"


    "I am happy," Richard replied indifferently.