"Don't get me wrong, Pearl." Alexander retreated his hand and explained, "I know it's rude, but give me a chance, please. I really want to express my apology. And I have so many things to talk to you! Had you not studied abroad so suddenly, I'd have..."
"Sorry, Alexander. But I have nothing to say."
With a sullen face, Pearl interrupted Alexander. She then was about to leave,
"You went abroad as you were pregnant, right?"
Alexander's words stopped Pearl's footsteps. She clenched her fists before turning and fixing her astonished eyes at him.
Alexander continued, "You are Dr. Wale's favourite student and you were going to get a doctorate degree. I felt quite strange when you suddenly went abroad. However, I understood everything when I saw your children today. It was because you were
