Chapter 51

Pearl was moved by how determined Richard looked. But they didn’t get very far. When Pearl thought they would be caught, they heard the sound of sirens. The men chasing them got scared and started to run away. But police officers, led by Wayne, caught them. Wayne rushed to them and asked, "Miss... Pearl, are you okay?" He quickly corrected how he addressed Pearl when he realized his mistake. Still in Richard's arms, Pearl said weakly, "I'm fine." Richard spoke up, "I’m taking her to the hospital. She hurt her leg. You may go home first, Mister Wayne." Inexplicable displeasure hit him when he noticed Wayne's concern for Pearl. "Okay." Knowing that it was quite inappropriate for him to stay here, Wayne nodded and left with the police officers to handle those kidnappers. It was already three o'clock in the morning when Richard brought Pearl to the hospital, and Hugo, who was working the night shift, noticed their distressed condition. "What happened to you guys?" Richard expla