Chapter 324
Richard was nothing but fair, though it was hard not to compare such a well–behaved kid to the peers. Heartwarming scenes like this always made him think about how differently the other children would have acted.
was a naughty
Their relationship used to be much more strained and Jeremy wouldn’t have dared act out like this in front of Richard back then. He was a child, always running around, wearing Richard down.
Having one child at that age was difficult enough, but Richard had several. It was a nightmare to imagine how chaotic it would be.
As they matured, their personalities became more defined, and they grew quieter. However, Richard found that his interactions with them no longer brought him joy, only frustration.
Yvonne remained the best in his eyes, Unlike other children at her age, she was well–mannered, sensible, and composed, Richard acknowledged her quiet personality but knew even if she were more spirited, his love for her wouldn’t waver
The bodyguard hurried back with a pastry box, delicately wrapped. Once inside the car, he relayed his findings to Richard,
The answer came quickly because, coincidentally, someone had asked the same question just thirty minutes earlier. The clerk had located the manager, who had called for the answer, saving everyone time.
Here, the bodyguard said, carefully offering the pastries he carried. These are the most popular cakes for children at that bakery” He explained low busy the shop had been and that he had picked one up for Yvonne
The purpose of this trip was to find out where the bear was customized, but Richard’s interest was piqued by the mention of children. He eagerly grabbed the package, carefully unwrapping the box to reveal a delightful surprise a small, light purple bunny–shaped cake.
Seeing the logo on the packaging gave the old man pause. “Why this shop he wondered, his hand hovering in midair.
The driver turned his head and asked, “Sir, shall we go?“
Richard looked away indifferently, but the girl beside him was captivated by the cake’s beauty. Her bright, wide eyes were hard to miss
“Here’s your cupcake, Richard said, handing it to her with a fork. Just eat half, or you won’t have room for dinner later, and I will get in trouble.” He winked, mainly worried that her mom would stop letting him take her on outings
“Yeah!” The linle girl beamed, her eyes curving into crescents. Accepting the beautiful cupcake, she pondered where to take the first delicious bite. As their car pulled away, the two bears moved to follow behind.
Richard was simply curious, why the store had so abruptly shifted its target customers. He found it rather odd and intriguing
The obedient little girl carefully cut the rabbit–shaped cake in half, exactly as she was told, leaving the other half untouched. As they neared home, she asked Richard what to do with the rest of the cake.
Richard grabbed the empty cake box and said without hesitation, “It’s alright, you can take it back for your brother. He found Jeremy helpful only at times like this, because although he disliked sweets, the doctor forbade him front eating them
As usual, Richard first took Yvonne back to the Holmes family and then returned across the street to their own home. This time, after dropping them off, the driver took the car to the parking lot.
Only after stepping inside the Holmes family home did Richard realize he’d forgotten to give the bodyguard the cupcake and had accidentally brought it inside.
Upon the little girl’s entrance to the foyer, the room fell silent. Stefan sat opposite tan, a familiar–looking paper bag resting on the coffee table brude him. The little girl, searching for her mother, was so preoccupied that she didn’t see it.
Richard couldn’t help but find it familiar, as though he had seen it recently but couldn’t quite put a finger on it. Finally, he asked, “Stefan, what is that on your table 11 looks so familiar”
ut on is left hand. For a split s second, his casual expression froze
Hearing his voice, Stefan i gaze swept over him, hnally landing on
Richard followed Stefan’s guze down to the cake in his own hand. “You didn’t get this from that place with the two bears out front, did you?”
Sicfan didn’t answer, but his expression told Richard he was right.
The two were indeed grandfather and grandson, their choices uncannily umilar. Richard placed the box on the table, and took a scat. “Yvonne already are half; she can’t have any more. Too many snacks will spod her appetite”
Stefan hummed in agreement. He wasn’t disappointed, because he hadn’t gone there for the cake in the best place. Passing by after leaving his
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mend he had noticed two bears at entrance, swarmed by children hugging their legs and climbing them.
Impressed by the quality, he entered the shop, ordered a signature cupcake, and inquired about the two bears. hoping to customize a pair. Back home, he paused at his door, deciding Yvonne should try the cupcake, though it didn’t matter if she declined.
Without even glancing at the cupcake, he casually remarked. “This is for Jeremy” It might have seemed like favoritism, but it was simply because Vic Adler wasn’t around, and Charles couldn’t eat it. Giving it to Jeremy was his only option.
Richard smiled again, recognizing their unspoken understanding.
Jeremy was not out of school yet he was almost two hours later th
than
Yvonne.
As they spoke, Kelvin arrived. The servant told him about Yvonne’s location.
As soon as he entered, both Richard and Stefan’s eyes instinctively darted to the bag in his left hand.
Richard’s face briefly contorted in thought before he released a significant sigh. It seemed like the men of his family–grandfather, father, and son -shared the same way of thinking.
Seeing the two cakes on the table, packaged identically to the one he held, Kelvin fell silent.
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