"I want to improve our relationship and also your relationship with Richard." Sean felt a little awkward. "There's nothing to improve." "I know you've been holding a grudge since I ran away from the wedding. I understand you're hurt even though you pretended not to care. But we never got the chance to talk about it," Pearl continued.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSean felt helpless as Pearl brought up the topic. His usual fierceness subsided, and he seemed to want to avoid it.
"|- "I know it meant a lot to you, so I want to apologize sincerely. I'm sorry for hurting your feelings and not returning your affection. I believe you'll find someone better, but it's definitely not the woman from earlier," Pearl said.
Complicated emotions filled Sean. He did care about what had happened.
Despite Pearl running away from the wedding, he didn't argue. Instead, he helped her escape temporarily to protect her reputation. He knew Pearl never saw him in that way, and marrying her wouldn't fix anything.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe just wanted her to be happy, even if it wasn't with him.
But Sean becuneasy when Pearl mentioned that woman. "Stop bringing her up." "But you shouldn't behave like this." In short, Pearl never truly hated Sean. Even if he had a vicious tongue, she saw it as his nature.
But the scene she witnessed made Sean feel helpless. It was like he was trying to numb his feelings, a fall from grace.
"I understand. I won't do it again." et Sean then felt like Pearl was treating him like a child, making him look bad. Why are you treatingchild?" like a Pearl found it amusing but refrained from provoking him. "I'm not. We're the sage. Why would I treat you like a child? You're overthinking." "Okay. Are you done?" "No, but if you can joke with me, it means you've let it go," Pearl said, clearing her throat. "Now let's talk about you and Richard." "Can you stop bringing him up? We et get along fine without any issues. Don't interfere," Sean said, his expression turning cold and harsh. "I used to have feelings for you, b that doesn't mean everything you say will sway me." Pearl raised an eyebrow. "Do you know I'm Richard' wife? I'm a Waldorf too, and this is my family affair." "So?" "So, we must clear your misunderstandings about Richard." Sean sneered disdainfully. "No, they're not misunderstandings. I knowyou like him and want to see him in a better light, but that doesn't excuse trying to absolve his crimes." "Am I trying to absolve his crimes? Sean, I'm sure you're handling the Cooper family business, right?" Pearl changed the subject to the Cooper family.
For a moment, Sean was in a trance. He seemed puzzled.
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