Chapter 287

Pearl stared at the purse in her hands in silence.

Even though the ending to this entire affair was not ideal, she was still satisfied with it.

She stormed away pridefully with Ruth’s purse in hand.

Abel watched the entire affair with a scowl. Wasn’t Ruth supposed to be aloof and indifferent?

Why was she comforting every sad person?

And she did it with such ease!

Ruth did not notice Abel’s displeasure. Once Pearl was far away, she turned to Tom. “What’s going on? Did you make her angry?”

Tom just crossed his arms and leaned against the closet beside him. “Who would dare to? Are you here to ask about Mr. George? That’s wonderful. I won’t have to go to your house to tell you about him now.”

Ruth shook her head. “I wasn’t discharged. They told me to come back for another check later, though I’m also here to ask about my grandfather.”

Tom’s expression froze, and he finally understood what she meant.

Due to the special circumstances leading to Ruth’s hospitalization, Tom had p