Chapter 915

"We've only just gotten our marriage certificate, and we haven't really started our life together yet. We didn’t have a wedding, and you haven’t proposed properly. I think we should do things in order," Pearl explained, trying to make sense of her feelings and the rush of events. Richard sensed her hesitation. "Never mind. Forget it if you don't want to." Pearl fell silent for a moment. "It's not that I'm not ready. I just think that..." she trailed off, trying to find the right words. Richard sighed and embraced her. "I understand it’s a lot to take in all at once. Don’t worry, I can wait." Feeling his genuine patience, Pearl’s heart warmed to him. "Then I look forward to your proposal, Mister Richard," she said, her eyes twinkling with a mix of humor and expectation. Richard smirked. "I promise you, it will be grand and unforgettable. Now, come on, get up. You don’t want to be late for work again." Their companies were located in the south and north respectively. Despite t