Chapter 309

As a result, Pearl's pent-up emotions finally surfaced. "Richard, I'm really okay. It's true..." She didn't expect to say such affected words, but she couldn't explain why his passionate gaze was making her teary-eyed. She remembered reading somewhere on the internet that being loved could bring tears to one's eyes. Richard's heart skipped a beat, and he cursed himself for losing his temper earlier. "I know. I'm sorry." Taking a deep breath, Pearl opened her arms, and Richard understood, stepping forward to embrace her carefully, being mindful of her injured arm. Richard's comforting warmth filled Pearl with a sense of security and contentment. "Be honest with me, Pearl. Is Master Jordan keeping you under house arrest?" Richard could see through Pearl's lie at a glance, but he wanted to hear the truth from her. Pearl sniffed and responded with a lighthearted tone, "No, it's not that. He just hopes I'll stay in Bodgow and doesn't want me to go back to Enswood." Richard's v