Chapter 578

He wanted to shake Pearl out of her current state—she looked like a walking corpse. But physical violence was not the answer. He needed to find a way to talk some sense into her and help her change her mind. Pearl, though stubborn, seemed to be showing a glimmer of acceptance. "I know, I know," she nodded as she looked up at Damian, her eyes reflecting a mixture of a smile and resignation. "Let's go, Damian." Damian wasn't expecting her reaction, so he simply replied, "Oh." Pearl continued, "Let's leave Enswood. It doesn't matter where we go. I just don't want to be here anymore." Staying in a place that brought her so much sadness seemed pointless. "Alright," Damian agreed, relieved that Pearl was willing to leave, even if he knew she hadn't entirely let go of Richard. "Where would you like to go? Hazelton? Or Bodgow? Or maybe you'd prefer to go abroad?" Pearl considered her options for a moment before deciding, "Bodgow." Esther and Clem were both there. Maybe seeing them wo