Chapter 233

"You don't like me, do you? Or have you suddenly realized that you don't like me at all?" Richard started doubting himself again. "No, it's not that. I just feel like things are moving a bit too fast. I've never been in a relationship before, so I don't really know..." Pearl stumbled over her words, her explanation coming out somewhat clumsily, which surprised Richard. "You've never been in a relationship?" Richard found it hard to believe that Pearl, who appeared so experienced and attractive to men, was actually quite inexperienced and naive when it came to love. "What's the big deal? Are you looking down on me?" Blushing, Pearl didn't expect Richard to mock her for her lack of romantic experience. "Hasn't anyone ever tried to win your heart?" Pearl tilted her head in thought. "Well, I guess a few have tried, but no one has ever succeeded." However, Richard wasn't satisfied with that answer. "What about Hanzel?" "No, not even with Hanzel. It's not like I've fallen in lov