Chapter 1186: The Mysterious Woman

In the end, Pearl did not stay at Ruth's house. She pawned her gold necklace for some cash and rented a room in a nearby town. It cost sixty a night, without even a bathroom, which was a far cry from the five-star hotels she usually stayed in. Ruth was bending over to help her make the bed, apologetically saying, "I'm sorry, Pearl. It's my fault you have to stay in a place like this. It’s really too much for you." Normally, Pearl wouldn't have set foot in such a shabby place. However, after seeing how hard people in the slums worked to survive, she felt she had no right to be picky. "It's fine, it's just for one night. I think it's quite nice. By the way, Ruth, do you want to stay with me? We can chat all night." Ruth smiled and shook her head, declining the invitation. "No, I need to go back and take care of my dad. If I'm late, he'll worry." "Oh, I see. Well, you should go back then, it's not safe to walk when it gets dark." Pearl noticed how backward the place was; there we