Chapter 247

Although Pearl's expression was a little odd, Richard assumed she probably liked the gesture. Her current reaction might simply be because she hadn't fully grasped what had happened, and he expected her to soon embrace him with excitement. With that belief in mind, he said, "I'm glad you like it. I'll send two trucks next time." Pearl's smile immediately faded. "It's nice that you're doing this, but please don't do it again." Richard was confused. "Why? I thought you liked it?" "Richard, what are you going to do with so many roses?" He didn't have an answer for that. "Throw them away?" Pearl rolled her eyes. "You're going to throw away so many flowers? Are you bad with finances, Richard?" He understood her point, so he took a card from his wallet and handed it to her. "All the money I have is on this card. Now that you're my girlfriend, I'll let you handle it." Pearl was shocked as she stared at the card, still warm from his hand. She didn't know how to react. "I don't want