Chapter 871

"It's because you got really chummy with Winona. I learned from you…" Pearl glanced up, checking Richard's reaction. She then stopped herself from saying more, knowing it would cause trouble. "Just keep your distance," Richard warned. He didn't want to repeat himself because if she could do it, he could help her. "Fine," she replied, not wanting him to sound like a broken record. After that, Richard stayed silent, driving her home quietly. He only left after ensuring she walked through the door. Pearl arrived home past ten, nearly bedtime. However, there was a steady knock on the door downstairs. Thinking Richard might have something else to say, she opened it, surprised to find a drunk Silas standing there. "Silas?" Pearl looked into his bleary eyes and felt troubled. It was the first time she'd seen him like this. Although he drank often, it was unusual for him to be so drunk. "Why wouldn't you answer my calls, Pearl?" She suddenly remembered that after Winona had take