Chapter 642

The next moment, Pearl's eyes widened in surprise as she felt Richard's soft lips on hers. His lips were soft yet firm, almost like he was punishing her for not listening. Finally, he bit her lips hard, marking the end. While they had kissed before, Richard had never been this intense. Breathless from the kiss, Pearl forcefully pushed him away when he stopped. "What are you doing, Richard?" "Nothing much. Isn't this what normal couples do?" Richard remained unusually calm, looking at her swollen lips with a hint of amusement. Pearl had planned to continue her protest, but she froze when she met his gaze. Richard's eyes no longer reflected the calmness from before. They held tenderness, a familiarity from a distant past. 'No way…' Pearl couldn't describe the sensation. She suddenly felt weak, as if something she had been holding onto for a long time had completed its mission, and she relaxed completely. She slumped onto the bed, unable to calm down for a long time. After wh