Richard's words made Pearl stunned. Her eyes and brows dropped as she avoided his gaze instantly.
"It's not."
Although it sounded very simple, her denial was not very convincing.
"Is it not?"
"Of course not." Pearl pursed her lips and looked up after a second of hesitation. "It doesn't matter why I left seven years ago. You're getting married soon, and I have my own career. We both have our own lives now and no one's holding each other back. Why are you asking so many questions?"
This was how the world worked. Life goes on no matter who leaves. You don't need to dwell on the past.
"No one's holding each other back?" Richard's eyes turned cold, with emphasis on each word.
Pearl's heart clicked. She noticed the anger in his eyes, her face became stiff. She wanted to say something to
