Chapter 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. Richard 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