Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

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Pearl was aware of her poor health. That was one of the reasons she was carefully considering whether to keep the child.

However, from Hugo's tone, it seemed he believed her body couldn't handle the childbirth.

Pearl clenched her fists, maintaining her composure. "What else do you know?"

"I know more than you think. I'm here to remind you because | don't want anything to happen to you," Hugo said with genuine

concern.

Pearl was skeptical, and she wasn't about to be swayed by his empty promises. "Well, you better givea good reason for that."

"Do you believe what I've said?"

"I'll try."

Pearl suddenly realized Hugo expected her to doubt him, which is why he hadn't shared this information earlier.

Hugo smiled wryly. "I knew you wouldn't believe me, but for your health's sake, | have to tell you. When Mister Howard treated you,

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he was cautious because, even though you look fine, your body couldn't handle the stress of childbirth."

"So you're saying he orchestrated this to preventfrom getting back with Richard?" Pearl felt her heart sink, as the thought had

never crossed her mind. She hadn't realized Howard was so cunning.

"You could interpret it that way," Hugo replied, his expression turning serious. "No matter what, you can't keep this child."

"Hugo." Pearl looked up, her eyes betraying a hint of suspicion. "I believe your motives run deeper than that."

Hugo looked embarrassed. "What do you mean?"

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With that, she stood up, slammed the door, and left.

After leaving the restaurant, Pearl's mood calmed slightly. She touched her belly, appearing calm but panicked inside.

Hugo's words were a mix of truth and lies. She knew her body couldn't handle this child, especially considering her recent

discomfort.

As for his intentions, he probably didn't want her to have the baby out of selfishness.

Pearl's thoughts were in turmoil. Then, a person cto mind, and her eyes slowly lit up with realization.

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