Mysterious Mr.Richard novel Chapter 62

"Dad, actually I..."

Pearl was too nervous to explain herself. She will let her father down if she confessed. She never visited him for the past seven years, but she even lied to him after returning back.

"Well, it's normal for couples to quarrel, but you should fix your temper too." Before she could think of something to say, Anthony replied.

Pearl was taken aback, and she looked up in astonishment.

Anthony was indifferent as he persuaded Pearl. He sounded like he had a lot of experience as he continued, "A man in his age will tend to focus on his career. If it's not big issue, then don't waste your time on trivial things."     

"Dad, I..."

"What's the matter?"

"It's nothing. I'll keep that in mind." Pearl forced a smile and corrected herself.

She did not want to tell a lie. Ever since she was a child, she never hid anything from Anthony. Although he cared about his image and always kept a straight face, he was very soft to her. He even agreed when she insisted on studying medicine at Ocpeace Medical University.

While, her father was getting old, and he could not take any shock. She was pregnant seven years ago, and she insisted on giving birth to the child. That incident shocked him a lot, and he almost got a stroke. So she dared not take the risk.  

She could tell that Anthony still blamed her for her premarital pregnancy. Yet, there was no point crying over spilt milk, and her two children were alive and kicking. Hence her father hoped that she could lead a good life.   

Anthony was a traditional man. He wanted her to marry a good husband who could treat her well and take care of her.

After the meal, Pearl said goodbye to Anthony at the entrance of the restaurant.

 Steve, the Yonng family's butler, was Anthony's driver for the day. Steve stayed with Anthony for many years, and Pearl and Evelina grew up under his watch too.

Pearl saw Steve and greeted him swiftly.

Steve popped the car trunk and took out lots of shopping bags. "Miss Pearl, Master Anthony prepared these gifts for the children. I'll put them in your car now."     

"I can do it."

"It's okay. Go and talk to Master Anthony more. I'll handle this, Miss Pearl."

Bonny spotted the presents, and she leaped forward to help. She was calling Steve sweetly, and he was overjoyed.   

Pearl walked over to her father, who was standing beside the door. Even if they just had a meal together, things were still a little awkward for her. "Dad, your hip is not doing well, so why don't you sit in the car?"

"It's uncomfortable to sit for a long time, so I'll just stand here. It can get stuffy in the car too." Anthony's eyes focused on his two grandchildren. His usual serious face was warm and loving. "If you're too busy with work, you can always send the kids to the house." He added.

"Huh?" Pearl was stunned. After a long while, she came to her senses and replied in a muffled voice, "Thank you, Dad."

Although Anthony didn't say anything that he wanted her back home or forgive her, his attitude towards her children showed that he got over what happened. 

Watching the black car left, Pearl had mixed emotions. She held onto the bank card Anthony gave her, and she felt very guilty. It was wrong of her never to take the initiative to contact him.     

As night fell, and it was peak hour. There was a lot of trafic on the streets in Kityall City, especially at the CBD. Kityall City was ranked the top five cities in the country for ten years, and the traffic never improved.  

The CEO's office in Zellweger Group.

Richard finished reading thelast  document and signed it. He handed it to Ted and checked the time. It was way past working hours, and he pointed out, "Go home after you're done with the documents."

"Yes, Mr. Zellweger, you should also get off work early. By the way," Ted suddenly recalled something and continued, "Miss Tevino's manager called to ask if we can give her another chance to be our ambassador."