Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl (Pearl and Richard) novel Chapter 1464

Joelle purposely started avoiding Darius. She always said that she had grown up and they should keep some distance from each other, no matter how many times Darius questioned her.

However, in the days that followed, Darius began drinking more frequently.

Joelle stopped thinking about the past and looked at Darius. But she couldn't find the words to speak. "It's okay, Darius. I'm fine. Please don't force me. I'm begging you."

It was the first time Joelle had ever begged him, leaving Darius speechless.

The silence between them lasted for a long time. Finally, Joelle broke it. "I'll go now if there's nothing else."

"Wait."

Joelle's hand froze on the doorknob.

"I can explain what happened back then... I was drunk that day. I..."

Joelle turned around, trying her best to hide her pale face. "Dar, I was young then. I don't even remember it. Let's leave it in the past. You'll always be like a brother to me."

She didn't say much but managed to widen the gap between them even more.

Darius nodded and said nothing more.

Joelle had no idea how she made it back to class. When she noticed everyone looking at her strangely, she forced a smile.

"Her mother is a star. How come she isn't into performing?"

The sharp question immediately drew everyone's attention.

A graceful woman walked over to Joelle. Joelle looked up and realized she didn't know her. She wondered why this stranger wanted to mock her.

The woman had a sweet voice, but her words were icy. "I think she just doesn't want to bring any glory to our class. Someone uncooperative like her doesn't deserve to be here."

Constance became angry. "What nonsense! She just doesn't want to perform. What does that have to do with cooperation? Does she have to join just because her mother is a star?"

The woman crossed her arms arrogantly.