Chapter 463

Pearl snorted. "As if I would get lost." "Yeah, Richard said the same thing. He knew you'd find your way back. I thought he was joking, but he really knows you well. I'm glad you're safe," Eric replied. He had the urge to pat Pearl on the head, but Richard pulled him along, saying, "Let's get back quickly. We have a shoot tonight." Eric reluctantly agreed, feeling somewhat frustrated by Richard's possessiveness. On their way back, Pearl asked, "Richard, did you write a wish on one of those wooden sticks for a good relationship? Richard nodded. "Yes, I did." "What did you write?" she inquired, curious. "It's a secret." This response only piqued Pearl's curiosity further. "Tell me, or I'll go back and check it myself." She even began to turn around as if she intended to go back to the sanctuary. Surprisingly, Richard didn't stop her. "Go ahead. We're only halfway down the mountain. You might as well spend the night up there if you go back now." She snorted and complai