Chapter 611

Hugo felt quite sorry for Pearl, seeing her red eyes. "Alright, we'll leave today if that's what you want." "Then, my mother's illness..." "Don't worry about it. I won't go back on my word." Hugo reached out to touch Pearl's head, but she dodged his hand, creating a noticeable distance between them. "Okay, I'll book the tickets now," Pearl said, ready to get up, but Hugo stopped her. "Have you forgotten that you're supposed to be dead? Booking tickets could expose you. Aren't you afraid Ezra might find out that you're still alive?" With a lot on her mind, Pearl was growing increasingly frustrated by Hugo's words. She sat back down on the couch to collect herself. "What should we do then?" Hugo lit a cigarette, took a slow drag, and then replied calmly, "We'll take a boat today. Tomorrow, we'll fly to Aflus from another country. Your mother will have to endure some rough seas with us. You'll need to come up with a plausible excuse to deceive her." An idea struck Pearl. "I hav