Female Novel
Chapter 840
"But if you're cured early, are you going to—" Howard stopped short of saying 'crash the wedding,'as he didn't believe Pearl would stoop to such actions, but he couldn't dismiss the possibilityentirely.
Naturally, he had his doubts, considering Pearl's unpredictable nature.
"Don't worry. I've made a promise to you, and I won't break it," Pearl asserted firmly. She alwayskept her word.
Seeing the determination in her eyes, Howard felt ashamed for doubting her. "I'll do it because youlove your mom. I'll cure you soon so you can leave."
Pearl's face lit up with gratitude. "That's good to know. Thank you."
"But before that, focus on learning medicine from me. It'll help you treat your mom when you seeher."novelbin
Pearl was touched by Howard's concern for her mother.
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Richard stood before Martin Jesselton with a firm look.
"I won't agree with your marriage arrangement."
Winona, anxious, grabbed her father's arm and shook it. "Dad, what are you saying? You agreed tolet me marry Richard."
Martin sighed, exasperated by his daughter's stubbornness. "You know he's only marrying you tohelp another woman, yet you still want to marry him. How stupid are you?"
Winona hesitated, considering her father's words. She knew Richard's true intentions, but he wasthe best catch she could hope for. If she didn't hold onto him now, who knew how long it would taketo find another like him?
Since she already had him, they could slowly develop feelings. She believed if she treated him wellenough, he would eventually give in.
"Don't overthink this, Dad. Richard truly cares for me. You should ask him for yourself."
Martin observed Richard's serious demeanor and felt increasingly annoyed. "How can a future son-in-law look at me like that? I fail to see what you see in him."
Richard met Martin's gaze evenly. "Don't worry, Uncle Martin. I'll treat her well."
"How can you do that when you're still thinking about another woman?" Martin retorted, growingmore agitated by Richard's response.
Richard remained silent, unable to offer a satisfactory answer.
Martin's frustration grew. "I suggest you seriously reconsider marrying Winona."