Chapter 614

Hugo was watering the plants in the garden when he noticed Pearl walking towards him in a daze. She seemed oblivious to his presence. "Why are you so out of it? You just went out to ask for help," Hugo playfully asked, but Pearl paid no attention. "What's wrong with you now? Your morning makeup is all smudged. Did you cry?" He took a step closer to inspect Pearl's makeup, but the latter was infuriated. "Can you just go away and not touch me?" "What's gotten into you?" Hugo had initially approached her with concern, but he was met with harsh rebukes, causing his expression to darken instantly. "Fine, I'll stop asking if it upsets you." His tone curt, he walked back into the house with the hose. All Pearl could see was his retreating figure. Stunned by her own outburst, Pearl hadn't anticipated venting her anger on someone unrelated to her current predicament. She struggled to catch her breath as she recalled her encounter with Richard. She rubbed the space between her brows