Chapter 1030


    They were in the pharmacy, surrounded by people. It wasn''t exactly the ideal moment to bring up


    the question, but Pearl had already let it slip, and there was no taking it back now.


    "What''s wrong? Don''t want me to leave?" Ss paused and turned around, his smile sinister and his


    voice casual.


    Pearl sensed something familiar from his expression. He used to be tough and stubborn, but now it


    felt like they were back in the old days when they first met. He seemed simple and clingy. It wasn''t


    exactly annoying, but Pearl wasn''t sure how to handle it.


    "No," she replied.


    Although Ss probably expected that answer, he still didn''t seem pleased. "Then why stop me?"


    "Why are you colluding with him?"


    Ss looked around, realizing they were being watched, so he lowered his voice. "Huh? Who am I


    colluding up with? Don''t go using me like that."


    "No point in ying dumb now," Pearl said, disappointed that he didn''t have the courage to own up


    to his actions.


    "ying dumb?" Ss moved closer, cornering her. "What do you think I did?"


    "Set up Richard."


    His smile disappeared.


    "Why? Does it hurt you? Are you scared I''ll do something to him?" Ss''s tone turned menacing.


    Pearl frowned. "Why should I be scared? I''m worried you''re being used by Hugo. You won''t be able


    to undo your mistakes or have any regrets."


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    "How can you im you don''t care about me if you''re so concerned?" He sounded narcissistic.


    Pearl realized how delusional he was and decided not to engage further. "Got what you came for?"


    She was obviously trying to kick him out.


    Ss raised an eyebrow and waved the bag of medicine he was holding. "I guess that''s my cue to


    leave."


    Pearl nodded and watched him leave. Relieved, she approached the pharmacist. "I''d like some


    pregnancy tests."


    The pharmacist''s expression seemed off, and Pearl noticed.


    "What''s wrong?"


    "Nothing," the pharmacist stammered, handing over what she requested and giving instructions on


    how to use them.


    Pearl squinted. "Do you know who I am?"


    The pharmacist started sweating. "No, I don''t. Why would I know you?"


    "Don''t tell anyone I bought these pregnancy tests," Pearl said, feeling anxious. If news got out about


    her pregnancy, Hugo could use it against her, and things could get messy.


    It didn''t matter if the pharmacist recognized her. The warning was just a precaution.


    The pharmacist nodded, then shook his head. "I''ll keep your privacy safe, but honestly, I don''t know


    who you are, so don''t worry."