Chapter 966


    Saule staggered and slumped onto the sofa, her face drained of color and struggling for breath.


    Pearl quickly sat beside her, gently rubbing her back. "Mom, don''t stress too much. It might not be


    as serious as it seems."


    Richard offered his reassurance, "Ma''am, there''s no need for worry. Pearl is outstanding, so her


    biological father must be a decent man, given how amazing she is."


    Saule nced at Pearl, trying tofort herself with the thought. Indeed, having such a wonderful


    daughter implied the father was remarkable too.


    Yet, for Saule, the idea that she had a child with a man unknowingly was deeply shameful.


    "I hope you''re right..." She sighed deeply and began to cry.


    "Mom, don''t worry. I''ll find the truth about what happened back then," Pearl promised.


    Saule hesitated, uncertain if the truth should be sought.


    If Pearl couldn''t find it, perhaps it was for the best. But what if she did? The father might not


    recognize them or be the person they hoped for. Worse, he could be deceased.


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    Imagining various oues, Saule concluded it might be easier not to search for him. Discovering


    his identity could lead to moreplications.


    "Just let it go. Let bygones be bygones." She was hesitant to revisit the affair.


    "But we can''t just ignore it now that we know. It''s better to solve this mystery," Pearl argued,


    believing Saule was concerned about the difficulty of the search. "Don''t worry about finding him,


    Mom. I''ll take care of it."


    "Pea, do you really want to find your father?"


    Saule''s question caught Pearl off guard. She realized she hadn''t considered Saule''s feelings, who


    might not want to relive that ordeal.


    Pearl gently ced her hand on top of Saule''s. "If you''re against it, we won''t search for him, Mom,"


    she reassured, touched by the sight of Saule''s tears.


    "Ugh... Let me think it over." Saule felt selfish for wanting to prevent Pearl from meeting her father


    due to her own emotional struggles.


    "Okay, take your time. Whatever you decide, I''m with you," Pearl said supportively.


    Saule muttered a yes and nodded firmly.


    Since Pearl and Richard were not rted, Saule saw no reason to oppose their rtionship. She


    wouldn''t lose such a good son-inw, and the thought filled her with gratitude.


    "I won''t insist on a divorce then. Rick, please take good care of my daughter." Saule looked hopeful.


    "Of course, ma''am. Pearl is safe with me," Richard assured,forting Saule with hismitment.


    Just then, Pearl received an urgent call from Wayne.


    "Miss Pearl, something''s wrong!"