Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl (Pearl and Richard) novel Chapter 1150

Pearl and Richard returned to find James had already set up a frame and started a fire with the wood they had gathered.

"Where have you guys been? Why are you back so late?" Esther hurried over, concerned that something had happened to them.

After seeing that everything was fine, she sighed in relief. "Next time, don't go so far to pick up firewood. We have enough wood here."

Pearl nodded and smiled. "Got it."

They all sat around the fire, chatting and eating as it burned brightly.

Richard raised a can of beer to James and asked, "So, when are you two planning to tie the knot?"

Esther blushed. "Marriage is a little too soon for us. We're not in a hurry. I'm focused on my career, and James just recently started his law firm..."

"I didn't say it's too soon," James interjected, his tone cool.

"At twenty-two, it feels quite early," Esther admitted, a little afraid of marriage. "Besides, I'm not ready yet."

"Don't worry. I'll give you the time you need," James assured her, then dropped the subject.

Sensing the tension, Pearl suggested, "I noticed a beautiful spot by the lake earlier. How about we all head there later to enjoy the view?"

"I feel like people change after getting married," Esther struggled to explain her thoughts. "After my parents got married, my dad changed a lot. My mom used to be so happy when they were dating, but after they got married, everything changed. She had to be a good wife, and everything she did was restrained."

"Well, dating offers more freedom since marriage comes with responsibilities. Romance is important, but so is reality."

Esther looked down, remaining silent.

"Do you lack confidence in yourself, or is this about James?"

Esther sighed. "I don't believe in feelings. I think they change."