NovelOnlineChapter 1351 The four of them arrived at the restaurant.
Luther often took Pearl and their child there, so the woman at the door recognized them immediately. She smiled as they approached and said, "Good evening, Mister and Missus Crawford. Are you here for dinner with your child again?" Luther returned her smile and gave Richard a look that seemed to say he had won a point.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRichard felt a bit uncomfortable, but then he had an idea. He stepped forward, smiled, and hugged Pearl." Actually, you're mistaken. This is my wife, and this is our child." The receptionist was taken aback and speechless. "Uh, okay..." It looked as though Pearl had been involved with both men, which made her blush. She gently pulled away from Richard's embrace. "Let's go inside," she suggested Richard was a bit sad to lose the closeness but pleased that she hadn't denied his claim. He shot a triumphant glance at Luther.
With no other option, the receptionist led them to a private room they had booked, avoiding further awkwardness.
Once seated, a waiter cover to hand Luther a menu, but Richard snatched it first, surprising the waiter. "Mister Luther reserved this room..." "I'll be paying for our meal tonight. Any problem with that?' Richard said, not taking his eyes off Luther. The waiter quickly apologized, "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize..." Luther just snorted.
After ordering, Richard turned all his attention to Pearl.
"Try this, you always liked it. And don't eat that, it's too spicy for you. Skip this one too, it's too sweet,' he advised, remembering her tastes.
Pearl, overwhelmed by his attention, finally spoke up. "Richard, please eat something too." "It's okay. I'm not very hungry." Richard kept his focus on Pearl, trying to reconnect with her after all the lost years.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSeeing this, Pearl felt a mix of emotions. She had lost her memories and didn't remember their past, but Richard's care made it clear they had once been very close. Knowing he had searched for her all these years made it hard for her to keep her distance.
His hopeful look deepened when he noticed tears in her eyes.
Just as he was about to express more of his feelings, Luther om interrupted. "She can't eat if you just talk to her," he pointed out Richard was rendered speechless.
Darius, who had been quietly enjoying his meal, looked up. He patted his stomach, satisfied, and turned to andurned Luther. Mister Luther, I'm full. My mom isn't. I don't want her drivinghome, and I don't know this man well. Can you take me?"
Luther thought Darius was simply tired and nodded. 'Sure, I'll take you hand cback for your mom," he said, grabbing Darius' backpack. As they got ready to leave, Darius secretly winked at Richard.
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