Mysterious Mr.Richard novel Chapter 76

Pearl had already known Richard's seafood allergy since high school. Later on, when she was in Ocpeace Medical University, she had studied desensitisation and specially conducted some experiments on Richard, which tormented him in the process. However, her research bore no fruitful results.

Sometimes, a past memory was like a thorn in the heart. If you left it untouched, you might think that it has disappeared. But if you accidentally touch it, it will hurt you to no end.

Richard and Pearl kept quiet, as if the whole world had gone silent.

Suddenly, a phone call broke the stagnant atmosphere. Pearl held the phone hurriedly and went out to answer it. She looked as if she had been granted amnesty. 

"Hello?"

It was Alex. He said, "Pearl, have you found your kids? Where are you right now?"

"Yes. We're now having lunch."

"I see. I was thinking of having lunch with you, but I didn't expect Jeanette to cause a ruckus. I hope she didn't terrify you."

"I'm fine. But I think Oliver was more terrified than me. Can you help me comfort him? I'll treat him to a meal next time." Pearl said as she felt sorry.

"Sure, no problem. Do you have anything to do this afternoon? I think I'm almost done with my work at the university. Why don't we go to the zoo?" Alex said. 

Pearl'd promised Brandon and Bonny that she would take them to the zoo this weekend, but the plan had been delayed indefinitely due to the university anniversary. She had thought the event would take a whole day. Luckily, it ended early by the afternoon. She could leave if she wanted to.

"The zoo?" Pearl hesitated for a moment and looked out of a window. The darkening clouds showed hints of rain. She then replied, "Let's go there another day. I think it's gonna rain."

Also, the weather forecast predicted that it would rain today. 

"Okay. Call me when you get home."

"Okay."

Just as Pearl hang up the call, a waiter walked past her while carrying the seafood platter that they had ordered. It looked quite refreshing. 

Pearl's heart was feeling something inexplicable.

Meanwhile, inside the room.

Bonny was eating sea urchin with a spoon. When Richard put another portion of sea urchin on Brandon's plate, Bonny shook her head and said, "Daddy, he can't eat it, or he'll grow red dots if he does."

Hearing this, Richard's eyes narrowed as he turned to look at Brandon.

Allergy was actually a hereditary trait.

Just then, Pearl entered the room. When she returned to sit down next to Bonny, she saw Richard sizing her up with a probing gaze.

"What's wrong?" Pearl asked.

"Is Brandon allergic to seafood as well?"

His words made Pearl's face slightly stiff.

She couldn't be certain if Richard was really the father of her two children. However, many details showed that he was.

For example, Richard and Brandon shared an uncanny resemblance. Their personality were quite similar. For example, both of them hated talking. They were even allergic to the same thing.

It was fine if she was just to convince herself about it, but the thought of explaining to Richard face-to-face was a different story. She simply lacked the confidence to do so.

"No, she's not. Mommy's lying again. We have never been to the zoo." Bonny raised her head and looked at Richard, saying, "Daddy, Mommy promised to take us there today, but Uncle Lee asked for her help. That's why she brought us here instead of the zoo!"

Richard glanced at Pearl, "Is that so?" 

Pearl'd broken her promise with her kids just due to Alex's invitation.

At this thought, his gaze filled Pearl with an inexplicable sense of guilt. She felt like she was a child who had done something wrong and was waiting for her parents to punish her. 

"Daddy, there's a giant tiger at the Ocpeace Zoo. Brandon and I are dying to go and see it. Will you go with us, please?" Bonny added fuel to the fire.

"Okay, let's go there after lunch."

Hearing this, Pearl suddenly shot an astonished look at Richard.

Richard remained calm as he put another strawberry into Bonny's mouth. He was acting like he was taking care of his own daughter. 

"No... You really don't have to do that. You must be very busy. Don't spoil her." Pearl gazed at Richard nervously. 

"You don't have to join us if you don't want to. I'm not like someone who always lies to a kid."

Richard's words were cold and sounded rather sarcastic. Pearl was unsure if he was insulting her for being narcissistic or that she hadn't kept her promise with her kids.

"Okay, I'll tag along." Pearl had no choice.

No matter how unreliable she was in being a mom, she wouldn't allow someone else to take care of her kids. Especially if the person was Richard.