Chapter 1336

After what had happened previously, Simon left the country in a hurry. He claimed he was retiring, but he was actually trying to steer clear of trouble. He even blocked Pearl's number, putting it on a 'Do Not Disturb' list. Pearl decided she would only contact him if she had no other options. Meanwhile, she discovered that Adrian was not only a competent doctor but also a quick learner. He needed reminders now and then, but once given, he could handle tasks on his own. Thus, Adrian became her right-hand man. James's illness was inherited, making it a complex case to handle. After exhaustive research turned up empty, Pearl chose to travel overseas to consult with Simon directly and to collect some medicinal herbs for further study. She took Adrian with her. Richard wanted to join them, but Pearl refused. "You have your job," she told him. "You don't need to come with me." Richard frowned. "But this is a critical time for you. You should have someone to look after you." "Isn't th