Chapter 566

Pearl was stunned by Richard's strange behavior. He was now cold and distant, leaving her feeling helpless. "What's the matter, Richard? Are you angry with me? I told you I didn't jump into the sea on purpose—" "Miss Pearl, we're not particularly close. Why would I be angry with you?" Then, Richard covered his mouth and began to cough vigorously once more. Pearl looked at Simon with confusion, not knowing what was happening. Simon's expression darkened. "I suspect it might be a side effect of the drug. It seems like Richard may be experiencing memory loss..." "Memory loss? But he just called me Miss Pearl and knows who I am!" Pearl hadn't expected this outcome. She would have preferred if Richard had been angry with her or scolded her rather than having no memory of her at all. She turned to look at Richard with incredulity. "Do you know who I am, Richard?" Richard nodded. "Yes, I do." "Then do you remember what happened between us?" Pearl found it hard to believe that Ric