Chapter 167

Two middle-aged men appeared to be arguing about the parking situation outside. The man who was speaking sounded self-righteous and reluctant, even though he had hit the other man's car. Pearl found him somewhat familiar, and upon closer look, she realized it was Brandon, who had been gone for a long time. Brandon's clothes were shabby, as if he had bought them from a street vendor. He had lost his confidence and was now living as a regular citizen. Pearl felt a pang of pity for him, but she didn't dwell on it too much because she knew he had brought this upon himself. However, Brandon seemed to get an idea when he turned and spotted Pearl. He hurried over to her and yelled while pointing in her direction, "She's my wife! Tell him to ask for compensation from her because I don't have the money!" In his mind, Pearl was somehow responsible for his current situation, so he thought it wouldn't hurt to get some money from her. The other man seemed to believe Brandon and approache