Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl (Pearl and Richard) novel Chapter 116

Chapter 116 

“I’m a human before I’m a doctor. Like everyone else, I have desires,” Hugo said. 

Pearl’s phone began vibrating intensely, displaying Renee’s caller ID. 

Taking a deep breath, Pearl said, “Okay, you have my word.” 

“Just make sure you don’t go back on your promise after the surgery. Renee’s mother will need treatment 

for at least three months afterward.” 

Pearl stared at him with a cold gaze. “Fine, go ahead.” 

“Be gentler. After all, I’m your boyfriend now.” Hugo stood up and stretched. “Okay, I’ll perform the surgery now. Be nice and wait for me.” He pinched Pearl’s cheek playfully before leaving with a smile. 

Pearl wiped her cheek vigorously, clearly disgusted. However, she couldn’t easily refuse Hugo’s advances, as she needed a favor from him. Moreover, she had finally saved Renee’s mother, and she couldn’t let Renee 

down. 

So, she went to the surgery room to wait with the tearful Renee. She hugged her tightly and reassured her. 

“My mom won’t leave me behind, right?” 

“No, she’ll always be with you.” 

The surgery lasted for a grueling ten hours. By the time Hugo came out, night had fallen, and the city’s lights were aglow. 

Though Hugo was wearing a mask and a white coat, it was obvious that he was tired. 

“It’s a success. Don’t worry,” he informed Renee with a smile. 

Relief washed over Pearl as she saw Renee smile. 

“Pearl, come to my office with me,” Hugo said, turning his gaze to her. 

“Alright.” 

In his office, Hugo changed into casual clothes and took Pearl’s hand, catching her off guard. 

Shocked, Pearl instinctively tried to pull her hand away. “What are you doing?” 

Hugo frowned. “What’s the matter? We’re a couple now, right? Why can’t we hold hands?” 

Pearl clenched her teeth in hatred but refrained from shaking his hand off. “We don’t have to rush things.” 

“Relax. Just get used to it. It’s not a big deal.” 

And so, Pearl held back and decided against shaking his hand away. 

They left the office hand in hand and bumped into Richard, who had come to see Hugo. 

“You guys?” Fury rose in Richard when he saw their tightly held hands.