Chapter 546

"Did my mom say anything else?" Richard lowered his gaze slightly, as if hesitant to meet Angela's eyes directly. "Not really! Why do you ask?" Angela feigned curiosity, her bright eyes glimmering with innocence. Richard swallowed lightly and offered a faint smile. "Just worried she might have pressured you." "Not at all! Your mother was incredibly warm and kind to me." Angela grinned, picking up some food with her chopsticks and placing it in his bowl. "Eat up! After this, let's go for a drive." Richard nodded. The dinner had been rather dull, and he had already planned to take her out afterward. Before long, Jia joined them at the table. Richard could feel his mother's affection radiating toward him, and for the first time that evening, his eyes softened with warmth. Once dinner ended, most guests stayed for the upcoming speech, but Richard wasted no time in whisking Angela away. Out in the parking lot, Angela turned to him eagerly. "Let's drive along the coast! It's still early, aft