Chapter 72

"What's wrong with you, Richard? Hang in there. The ambulance will be here soon." Shaking his head, Richard managed to sound steady despite his weakness. "I'm fine." "This fire was too sudden. I'm sure it was Brandon's doing." Pearl's gaze immediately became frosty at the mention of Brandon. Richard looked down, concealing the iciness in his eyes. "It's alright. Once the investigation is over—" He couldn't finish his sentence as a sudden surge of pain hit him, threatening to knock him out. When Pearl noticed that he was acting weird, she glanced at his back and found that a large part of his shoulders was burned. It was gruesome, with melted fabric sticking to his flesh and blood. Anxious, she scolded him, "Why didn't you tell me about this burn, Richard?" Richard had endured the pain without a word while escaping the burning building. Heartbroken and guilty, Pearl examined his wound, recalling how he had selflessly given her his towel. "There's nothing to say." "What do y