Female Novel
Chapter 860
Finally, the Jordan family decided on a simple funeral for Beah, in line with her humble nature.
On the day of the burial, Ezra made a rare appearance, joining the procession to witness Beah'sinterment. Overcome with grief, he couldn't contain his emotions and wept openly until he fainted byher grave.
Pearl attended the funeral discreetly but chose not to conceal herself during the ceremony. With herdeparture back to Enswood and the time for news from Bodgow to reach Enswood, she saw noneed for secrecy.
After bidding Ezra farewell, Pearl and Blake returned to Enswood. They arrived just on the eve ofRichard and Winona's wedding.
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Winona was in high spirits, excited about her wedding to Richard the next day. Her nervesprevented her from sleeping, prompting her to call Richard.
"Hello," Richard answered.
Winona sounded softer at the familiar voice. "Rick, I'm a little nervous. I can't sleep."
Richard patiently reassured her. "Why not? We're going to get married tomorrow. Sleep early. If not,how are you going to handle it?"
"Rick, do you ever regret choosing me?" Winona ventured, her anxiety spilling over after months ofrestraint. She had been meaning to ask that, but she was worried it might infuriate Richard.
Richard's response was gentle. "Haven't I already answered that question?"
Although he didn't give a direct answer, Winona understood him. She smiled and nodded. "Okay,Rick. I'll sleep now. You should rest early too."
Richard gave a muffled yes and hung up.
In his room, Richard sat before his desk, the box containing his wedding suit before him. Though helacked enthusiasm for the marriage with a woman he didn't love, he found solace in the thought ofPearl's impending cure.
Suddenly, a tapping on the window interrupted his thoughts.
Startled, he turned to find Pearl outside, a mischievous yet sultry smile on her lips.
Richard was dumbfounded. How had she managed to scale the wall and appear at his window?
Richard felt like his eyes had played tricks on him. But it really was Pearl!novelbin
Feeling overwhelmed with indescribable emotions, his heart rate surged in an instant, yet hemaintained a stoic expression.
Pearl had been outside for quite a while, and given that Richard's room was on the second floor,she had exerted a lot of effort to get there. Meanwhile, Richard was lost in thought, oblivious to herstruggle. If she waited any longer, her hands would start to ache.
And so, she gestured for him to open the window, and he complied, allowing her entry.
"Are you trying to scare me by playing the ghost?" Richard said, attempting to mask his surprise.
Pearl had expected he would at least ask her what she was doing there, but he said such surprisingwords. "Isn't it romantic to visit you like this, just like in Romeo and Juliet?" she joked.