Female Novel
Chapter 852
Pearl's desire to be stronger didn't come from a lack of power but from a need for absolute controland confidence.
Damian, understanding her intentions, tried to console her. "You'll get there in your own time. Theimportant thing now is—"
"No, it's very urgent." Pearl touched the diary, sounding firm despite her soft voice. "My mom haspassed away. It means that I'm late."novelbin
Damian felt that his words were too superficial, so he changed the topic. "What's your next step? Toreclaim Aunt Beah's body?"
Pearl tensed at the mention of it, her mind filled with apprehension.
But when she finally saw her mother's body, her fears were eased. Beah's serene expressionseemed to convey peace, as if she had been released from all earthly troubles.
Gigi, lost in grief, didn't notice Pearl's approach until she was enveloped in her arms. Her eyes wereswollen from crying, her guilt consuming her.
"Pea…"
Helpless, Pearl patted Gigi's back. "Stop crying. It's okay. It's all over now."
"It's my fault. If I hadn't overheard that conversation and told Aunt Beah about it, she might still bealive... I just hate myself..."
Pearl, feeling sympathy for Gigi's anguish, reassured her. "It's not your fault. She would have knowneventually. Stop blaming yourself."
"But I don't know what to do now that Aunt Beah is gone…"
Beah had been Gigi's guiding light, and now she felt lost without her. She contemplated going backto the Jordans, yet doubted they'd welcome her, given she wasn't a blood relative.
She then considered remaining where she was, but staying felt pointless now that Beah was gone.
Seeing Gigi's lost expression, Pearl made a decision. She embraced Gigi and declared, "Fromtoday, you're my sister. Why not change your name to Georgia Leighton? I'll take care of you fromnow on."
Gigi was overwhelmed by Pearl's kindness. She hadn't anticipated Pearl holding no grudge againsther for revealing that affair to Beah, and was even more surprised that Pearl wanted to look afterher…
"Thank you, Pea."
Pearl looked at her and Damian before whispering, "You've been here for a long time. I'm sureyou're tired. Let Damian take you to rest. I'll take over instead."
Damian wanted to refuse, but he understood Pearl's need for solitude and agreed to give her space."Okay."
Pearl wanted to cherish this final moment with her mother, while Gigi, now Georgia, left to restunder Damian's care.