Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl (Pearl and Richard) novel Chapter 872

This was the first time she'd seen Silas so upset. She felt a pang of guilt, but she knew she had to keep her distance.

"Of course not. You're my employee. I have to take responsibility for you."

It was the right thing to say, but not what Silas wanted to hear. "Is that the only reason?"

Pearl scoffed, her voice cold and unchanged. "Didn't I make it clear enough? I'll never fall for you. You should give up."

Silas stumbled, barely standing straight against the door frame, his voice faint. "I know you won't fall for me, but I had to try."

"Why bother with something futile?" Pearl couldn't understand. Most people would reconsider after being rejected repeatedly. Even if they persisted, they'd be wary.

But Silas was different. He wanted to break down her walls, convinced he had a chance.

"I don't know, but I've liked you for years."

"Have you thought this feeling might not be love?"

Silas looked at her with sorrowful eyes. "Even if you don't like me, you shouldn't try to break me down like this." It hurt because she dismissed all his efforts.

"Fine, I won't hurt you then."

"Don't move. Let me hug you for a bit."

Silas's voice held a hint of sadness, making it hard for her to refuse. But she knew it was wrong, so she wriggled out of his embrace. "Get up while you're still conscious."

Seeing his plan fail, he pretended to fall asleep on the couch.

"You can't sleep here," Pearl said anxiously. If Richard came by the next day and found this, neither of them would be safe. It was outrageous.

Silas closed his eyes, pretending to sleep. Eventually, Pearl left, and when Silas thought she was plotting to get him out, a blanket covered him, and he was gently tucked in.