Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl (Pearl and Richard) novel Chapter 1271

Agnes gestured to the room at the end of the hallway upstairs. "He's in there, but be prepared. He might not open the door."

Esther's eyes welled up with tears. "Okay, thank you, Aunt Agnes."

She hurried to the door and knocked.

"I said I don't want lunch."

The voice was familiar but rough, and it almost made Esther cry. She paused, then gathered her courage. "James, it's me, Esther."

"Oh, it's you." James sounded uninterested and scoffed. "I didn't think your skin was so thick."

He was obviously mocking her.

Esther turned pale. "I'm not bothering you on purpose. I just wanted to see how you are."

James coughed and then said casually, "What's that got to do with you?"

"I know it's not really my business—"

As she continued talking, James interrupted sharply, "Just piss off."

Esther was stunned. She had never heard such harsh words from him before. Tears began to fall, but she quickly wiped them away and asked, "Do you really despise me that much?"

"There are so many men out there. Why hang on to someone who lied to you and doesn't want you?"

Realizing it was inappropriate to stay any longer, Esther apologized sincerely, "I didn't mean to upset you or annoy you, James. I was just concerned. I promise I won't bother you again. Take care of yourself. I'll forget everything you said to me."

With that, she turned and left, feeling completely humiliated.