Chapter 1217

Richard couldn't really say anything about the situation, but when Pearl spoke up, he was taken aback. He had a feeling this might happen, but her words still hit him hard. Quietly, he went over and gently held her shoulders, saying softly, "I'm sorry." Pearl, feeling a bit uneasy, wasn't mad anymore after his sincere apology. "It's not your fault. You didn't make this happen." At most, it seemed like he was being manipulated. "Don't worry, I don't care about him," Richard made clear. Hearing this final word, Jasmine let out a sigh of relief. Once she calmed down, she tried to get up, a bit shaky. Pearl reached out to help, but Jasmine politely declined. "Thank you. I didn't expect you to be so kind." Jasmine's eyes filled with tears. She felt a huge relief after years of fear. "If only I knew you were this kind, I wouldn't have spent years being so scared." Pearl forced a smile and said indifferently, "I just hope you'll keep your word and stay away from Enswood." Jas