Mysterious Mr.Richard novel Chapter 73

Onlookers' attention was attracted to a tall figure standing nearby by the word "Daddy".

Bonny bounced up from the bench and dashed towards the man standing behind Brandon. The man naturally crouched down and welcomed her into his embrace.

"Why are you here, daddy?"

It was the same question what Richard wanted to ask Bonny. But when he saw there was no adult with her, he picked her up and said, "Only you and Brandon?"

Richard was a guest at the university today. He'd just finished his speech when he and his assistant passed by here. 

People at the fruit shop didn't doubt Richard's relationship with the kids. Probably it was because Brandon looked quite similar to Richard.

The owner of the fruit shop said, "No wonder you guys are a family. You all look quite beautiful."

"Mommy let me wait for her here with Brandon," Bonny said in Richard's arms. Sunlight bathed on her small pinky face, which made her look even more adorable.

Richard slightly frowned hearing this. 

How could Pearl leave her children here alone!

At the moment, Brandon walked towards Richard and politely greeted him, "Uncle Richard."

"How long have you guys been waiting here?" Richard nodded and asked. 

"Almost half an hour."

"Half an hour?" Richard frowned even more. 

His assistent Ted said in surprise, "Dr. Yonng is way too careless. What if someone were to kidnap her kids?"

Richard looked at his watch. It was almost 12 o'clock now. Then he asked Bonny and Brandon, "Are you guys hungry? I'll take you for lunch."

"Sure! I want ice cream! And it must be blueberry flavour!" Bonny said excitedly.

But Brandon quickly rejected, "No, we shouldn't do that. Mommy told us to wait for her here."

"But I'm starving!" Bonny looked aggrieved. "And it's so hot standing here!"

Brandon wasn't bothered to expose the fact that Bonny had had a bunch of fruits just now and she was already full. And he didn't accept Richard suggestion either. 

Ted looked at the time and reminded, "The headmaster is still waiting for you, Mr. Zellweger."

Days during August were hot and long, with the sun emanating its scorching and unforgiving sunlight. Richard couldn't just leave these two kids here alone. 

Then he turned to Ted and ordered, "I'll to the headmaster later on alone. You take them for lunch."

Dumbstruck for a moment, Ted then nodded, "Sure, sir."

After that, Richard said to Brandon, "I'll call your mother and send her the restaurant address. She will find you there. Don't worry."

Brandon was more mature than his younger sister. He was not a kid who could be easily fooled around.

If Brandon hadn't already known Richard, he wouldn't agree to his suggestion. Even if Richard was actually well-acquainted with Pearl, he was unwilling to let his mom have a further connection with Richard. 

Just as Brandon was about to turn down Richard's offer,  Bonny had already happily held Ted hand and left with him.

"Bonny!" Brandon had no way but to follow them as well. 

Richard then went to the headmaster's office. Along the way, he called Pearl.