The relaxing atmosphere immediately turned tense when the words 'seven years ago' were spoken out.
Pearl clenched her fists and forced a smile. She tried to sound as calm as possible, "Kind of, but not entirely. I was planning to go on my education, but applying for an university takes many days."
She watched as Richard's eyes turned ice-cold.
After all, they had a relationship of five years before, so they knew each other well. They knew how to change the topic; they also knew exactly how to hurt each other deeply.
Richard stared at her coldly. He waited for an explanation, but she didn't plan to say more. Pearl lowered her head and drank some water. She had no intention of apologizing for what happened.
"Waiter, check the bill please." Richard stood up.
On the way back, Richard did
