Chapter 1026

No longer together? James must have been really angry. Pearl gave a long sigh. She knew Esther was going through a rough patch, so she didn't bring this up. Instead, she tried to comfort her. "I know it's hard to handle right now, but from what I've seen, James truly cares about you. It's not something that fades away easily..." Esther shook her head, cutting her off. "He went on a blind date with someone else, so I'm guessing it won't be long before he gets engaged and then married." Pearl wasn't expecting that, sensing there must be more to the situation. James's feelings for Esther seemed genuine. If they weren't, he'd be quite the actor. But if his feelings were real, then what could be the reason behind his actions? Seeing the anxiety in Pearl's eyes broke Esther's resolve. She collapsed into Pearl's embrace, tears streaming down her face. "He doesn't want to be with me anymore. The other day, he brought that woman to his firm and treated her so kindly, just like he used