Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl (Pearl and Richard) novel Chapter 1140

"Claude!" Sabrina shouted as she dashed over to him.

When she touched the back of his head, it was wet, and she froze in place. She called his name a few more times, but Claude didn't open his eyes.

Sabrina started to panic when suddenly, she felt a weak grip on her hand. Claude said faintly, "Call 911."

Sabrina hit her forehead with her palm, remembering they were already in the hospital, so there was no need to call 911.

Looking around, she saw a doctor nearby and quickly grabbed his arm, saying, "Doctor, please help, someone is hurt over there."

The doctor, confused at first, hurried over to see Claude slumped against a tree and immediately realized the situation was serious. He called for help, and soon, Claude was rushed to the emergency room.

Sabrina, standing by, looked guilty. "I’m sorry, I didn’t mean for this to happen," she said.

"It’s okay, I know," Claude replied calmly, though his face didn’t show much emotion.

"I…" Sabrina felt terrible and asked, "What can I do to make this better?"

"Marry me," Claude said.

Sabrina was shocked and didn’t respond, clearly not happy with the idea.

"Then, just stay and look after me," Claude suggested.

Sabrina found this a better option. "Alright, I'll take care of you until you're better. It's my fault after all."

Before she could say more, Claude's phone rang. His expression changed after he answered.

"I'll have to request for leave." Sabrina was ready to make a call when Claude stopped her.

Later, someone knocked on the door. "Come in," Claude said.

Pearl walked in, hiding her anger at seeing Claude in bed.

"What a coincidence that you've come to see me while I'm hurt," Claude remarked.

"I’m not here for small talk," Pearl said, keeping her voice steady. "Why did you tell the Jesseltons what happened?"

Claude raised his brow in surprise. "Tell them what? Why would I do that?"

Pearl was frustrated. "Stop playing dumb, Claude. If you didn't tell the Jesseltons anything, how else would they know?

And with that, Pearl started to piece things together.