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CHAPTER 78 – Pearl's Inner Doubts
Sensing the worry and anger in her voice, Zale gulped but refused to say anything.
However, Pearl was not by any means planning to let it slide. At this point, she had begun wondering if his sweet romance and kisses were all not to distract her from the fact that he was injured.
"Zale," she called out sternly but he did not fail to catch the pain in her voice.
Quickly, he lifted on his arms and pulled both of them into a sitting position as he let his worried eyes wash over her.
"Pearl."
"You're injured."
"It's nothing really."
"It is," she let her gaze move back to his injured arm.
"Pearl." She did not respond nor did she look at him. "Pearl, look at me."
"No."
"Why?"
"I'm angry at you."
The smile warmed his eyes understanding her special care for him. "Pearl, I am okay."
