Chapter Sixty

Chapter Sixty

Although Max continuously used sweet words to coax Bella, what she wanted was not to hear empty words of consolation like this; nevertheless, Max's words were truly soothing to her ears. Clearly, Bella was Max's wife, but when someone else spoke ill of his wife, he didn't react with anger or annoyance. Instead, he simply comforted Bella, advising her not to think too much and reassuring her that Pearl had no bad intentions.

Bella secretly smiled sarcastically, of course, Max and Pearl were not simply superiors and subordinates, they had unclear and very emotional relationships with each other.

"I also think Pearl means no harm. It seems that she's been feeling upset lately, so she said those things to me... But..." Bella spoke while looking up at Max with watery, sparkling eyes, causing Max to stare at her, unable to look away.

Max asked, "But what?"

"I'm not sure if I should tell you this. Perhaps not, but Pearl's words really confused and puzzled me... Does she really