Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 1030

They were in the pharmacy, surrounded by people. It wasn't exactly the ideal moment to bring up the question, but Pearl had already let it slip, and there was no taking it back now.

"What's wrong? Don't want me to leave?" Silas paused and turned around, his smile sinister and his voice casual.

Pearl sensed something familiar from his expression. He used to be tough and stubborn, but now it felt like they were back in the old days when they first met. He seemed simple and clingy. It wasn't exactly annoying, but Pearl wasn't sure how to handle it.

"No," she replied.

Although Silas probably expected that answer, he still didn't seem pleased. "Then why stop me?"

"Why are you colluding with him?"

Silas looked around, realizing they were being watched, so he lowered his voice. "Huh? Who am I colluding up with? Don't go accusing me like that."

"No point in playing dumb now," Pearl said, disappointed that he didn't have the courage to own up to his actions.

"Playing dumb?" Silas moved closer, cornering her. "What do you think I did?"

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His smile disappeared.

"Why? Does it hurt you? Are you scared I'll do something to him?" Silas's tone turned menacing.

Pearl frowned. "Why should I be scared? I'm worried you're being used by Hugo. You won't be able to undo your mistakes or have any regrets."

"How can you claim you don't care about me if you're so concerned?" He sounded narcissistic.

Pearl realized how delusional he was and decided not to engage further. "Got what you came for?" She was obviously trying to kick him out.

Silas raised an eyebrow and waved the bag of medicine he was holding. "I guess that's my cue to leave."

Pearl nodded and watched him leave. Relieved, she approached the pharmacist. "I'd like some pregnancy tests."

The pharmacist's expression seemed off, and Pearl noticed.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing," the pharmacist stammered, handing over what she requested and giving instructions on how to use them.

Pearl squinted. "Do you know who I am?"

The pharmacist started sweating. "No, I don't. Why would I know you?"

"Don't tell anyone I bought these pregnancy tests," Pearl said, feeling anxious. If news got out about her pregnancy, Hugo could use it against her, and things could get messy.

It didn't matter if the pharmacist recognized her. The warning was just a precaution.

The pharmacist nodded, then shook his head. "I'll keep your privacy safe, but honestly, I don't know who you are, so don't worry."