Chapter 610

"I can't stop you, since that's what you want," Beah said, patting Pearl's hand, her gaze shifting to Hugo nearby. "Just don't break things off too easily now that you've chosen him. You're getting engaged, after all. Take it seriously." Beah had finally come to terms with the situation. First, Pearl had faked her own death to escape a forced marriage. Now, she was planning to take Beah abroad and get engaged to someone else. Beah found Pearl's life more exciting than her own youth. But it was for the best. They were about to leave for abroad, and it seemed unlikely that Ezra would easily find Pearl now. Beah could temporarily escape the Jordan family's control, which was a welcome development. "He's quite the catch," Beah remarked, casting a sidelong glance at Hugo. She was thoroughly satisfied with him and considered him a perfect match for Pearl. When Hugo noticed Beah's admiring gaze, he tried to convince her, saying, "Madam Beah, I've just examined your condition, and yo