Chapter 1355

Pearl glanced at her watch. "It's half past seven. Darius and I are going to be late. Are you sure you want to keep bothering us here?"

Richard looked sad when he heard this. "Okay, then." He stepped aside to let them pass. Pearl nodded and thanked him. But when she got into the car, it wouldn't start. Darius leaned forward and asked, "Mom, why aren't we going? We're going to be late." Pearl tried to start the car several times without success.

Taking a deep breath and feeling stuck, she ran after Richard, who was still nearby, and asked, "Can you give us a ride?"

Richard's face brightened with a smile. "Sure."

So, Pearl and Darius had to ride with Richard.

Richard drove carefully, mostly silent during the drive.

Pearl stared out the window, feeling mixed emotions. It felt like things between them were moving faster and becoming more intense, which confused her.

played a song that Pearl recognized, even though she

his music too?" she

me does. That's why I have

hint, Pearl chose to stay

Darius off at kindergarten. The new teacher, not recognizing Darius, cheerfully

nodded. "Yeah, my dad had time

Richard, were impressed

friends came over and asked, "Is that really your dad? He's so

course. My dad is the best," Darius

mom is really pretty too. You're so

Pearl, standing a bit away, heard everything. Pearl blushed, seeing how proud her son was

is inside now. Let's go,"

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