Female Novel
Chapter 963
Pearl retorted, "Why do you care about us reading the report?"
"Why can't you accept the truth?"
Hugo's condescending click of the tongue only fueled Pearl's anger. "This is none of your business.Stop meddling."
"Uh-oh, are you mad?" Hugo shook his head, indicating he wouldn't give up easily.
"Let him read it if he wants to," Richard said impassively, tossing the report to Hugo.
Pearl had yet to read it. Glancing at it briefly, her heart sank at the words "biologically related."
As expected, they were cousins. Disappointment overwhelmed her.
Hugo didn't bother to read carefully. The mention of being biologically related was enough fodder forhis mockery. "See? I told you. You two aren't right for each other. But you didn't listen. What aridiculous joke for Enswood, a couple who are cousins with a marriage certificate."
Despite Hugo's sarcasm, Richard remained unruffled, much to Hugo's annoyance.
"Rick, when are you getting a divorce?" Hugo teased provokingly.novelbin
"Is that any of your business?"
"Of course, it is. Once you're divorced, I can pursue Pearl, right?"
Pearl scowled. "Stop being disgusting, Hugo."
"Don't worry. We're not getting divorced," Richard said.
Pearl looked at Richard, confused. Had he said that to provoke Hugo? After all, the report statedthey were cousins.
"Rick, you know you're related. If you don't get divorced, people will laugh at you." Hugo assumedRichard was being stubborn, and he grinned smugly and waved. "It's okay. Getting a divorce isn'tembarrassing."
"I said we won't get a divorce."
Hugo's expression changed, sensing something off. "Why not?"
"Because we're not related."
Pearl and Hugo were both stunned. They had seen the report, and it clearly stated they werecousins. Why did Richard say that?
"Why are you in denial, Rick? You can't fool yourself," Hugo insisted, convinced Richard wasrefusing to face reality.