Mysterious Mr.Richard novel Chapter 18

It was still raining. Raindrops were pattering on the window. From the window on the second floor, Richard watched when Pearl got into a car. In the heavy rain, the car drove off, splashing water on the ground.

He heard the butler (Jacob) speaking to him, "Sir, Albert just sent Miss Yonng home."

Richard let the curtain fall back into place. And his face was still solemn.

The voice in the call still echoed in his ears and he could not get rid of it.

"Sir, it's time for you to take the medicine." Jacob handed Richard a glass of water.

Richard returned to his senses. After calming down, he realized that something was wrong. He frowned and ordered, "Tell Albert to see me when he comes back."

Seven years ago, they broke up. She eloped. Then she gave birth to a child abroad.

How many secrets was she hiding?

He was determined to figure it out.

After going back home, Pearl went to bed without washing her face. She had several sneezes before her body temperature rose. As a doctor herself, she knew that she might a fever but she was toot sick to get up.

When she was in a daze, she heard a voice.

It was a sweet voice. "Mommy."

"Hush, Bonny. Mom is having a fever."

"No! What should we do?"

"I'll ask Ethan what medicine we should buy."

"But it's raining outside. I'm going to change my shoes. Brandon, I'll go with you."

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The night was getting dark and it was still drizzling.

In a pharmacy next to the street, two children picked some antipyretics. Then they went to the counter.