Chapter 501
Bealy’s thoughts wandered back to her life in seclusion after escaping her own wedding, her feelings a mixture of nostalgia and sadness,
“I understand what you’re saying,” Pearl replied. She recognized that Heah was merely trying to shield her daughter from potential harassment by the Jordans, given her first hand experience with Master Jordan’s personality.
“But you’re naive too,” Beal remarked, gazing at her nearly as tall daughter. She let out a sigh and continued, “Why did you come searching for me? You could have continued with your life, perhaps already married to your beloved and starting a family ”
Pearl shook her head, dismissing the notion “I can only begin my own family with peace of mind after finding you.”
“Alright, let’s not be too cynical on our first meeting Come, I’ll make some tea.” Beal was a genteel and cultured woman who found solace in brewing tea as part of her daily routine. Whenever she had guests, she would serve them tea
Pearl gladly accepted the offer and noticed Gigi, who had been trying to remain inconspicuous nearby She seemed to sense something was afoot.
“Gigi, come inside with us.”
Gigi hadn’t expected Pearl to invite her in for the mother daughter reunion. With Pearl’s return, Gigi was uncertain about her role and
steps.
plated her ne
are you standing, there? I haven’t properly thanked you for taking care of my mother all
these years.
Gigi blushed and lowered her head. “It’s nothing, really. Beah has looked after me and provided for me. I haven’t really done much.”
Pearl realized that Gigi, being sensitive, might have been anxious that Pearl would take everything away from her. She chuckled helplessly, “You’re now like a half–sister to my mother and me. You’re practically my little sister. Come on, we’re family.”
Gigi heard the word ‘sister‘ for the first time, and tears welled up in her eyes. She had never imagined having a sister and a family one day.
“Come here, sister.”
Gigi’s gaze grew determined, and she walked toward Pearl, boldly taking her hand. “I brought you some cookies.!!
Beah smiled at her daughter’s kind gesture, pleased with the budding connection between. them.
The three of them entered the house, and Pearl took in the antique and charming interior, savoring the scent of sandalwood that enveloped the space. It gave her a sense of tranquility.
“How have you been all these years?” Beah inquired, feeling somewhat embarrassed. “I may have worried too much. It appears you’ve been doing well, considering what I’ve seen.‘
Pearl was surprised. “You mean you’ve been secretly watching me all these years?”
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Beah sipped her tea before responding, “Yes, I was the one who sent you flowers after your performance and the person you met at the hospital. It was all me.”
Pearl’s eyes widened in astonishment. “I had my suspicions about those incidents before, I never imagined they were true.”
but
“There’s more. I’ve been visiting you in secret all these years, and after seeing that you’re thriving, my worries subsided. You truly are a Leighton, always making your father proud.”
As Beah spoke, her gaze seemed to drift into the past. During those days when Max fell gravely ill and did everything he could to drive her away, Beah had left in anger. However, she couldn’t bear to abandon her beloved and their child.
She had considered returning but was warned by Master Jordan that if she dared to come back, he would have someone kill Max.
