Chapter 199

Richard rarely said so much, but fear grabbed his heart at the sight of Abby holding a dagger against Pearl's neck. He was really afraid of losing Pearl forever. Abby, on the other hand, didn't expect to feel heartbroken when she heard the words she had rehearsed countless times in her heart. Of course, she was aware of that. She could tell that the only woman Richard loved was Pearl by the way he looked at the latter. Besides, she knew that he only regarded her as his sister. But he was so perfect, like a sculpted masterpiece, that she couldn't help wanting to keep him by her side. But Pearl had suddenly appeared out of nowhere and ruined Abby's plan. In her panic, Abby had resorted to various schemes to prevent them from becoming a couple. She couldn't comprehend why all her efforts were futile, and she had ended up in despair, not only ruining her own family but also incurring the wrath of Richard's family. It felt like she had gained nothing except pain and heartache. While