Chapter 889


    Pearl was determined to see what Richard had cooked, but he blocked her view. "I told you not to


    look, so you shouldn''t."


    Richard couldn''t ept that he failed, looking awkward and disappointed at his botched attempt.


    "Don''t worry. I''ll love anything you make," Pearl reassured him.


    Her words managed to sway him, but her expression changed drastically when she finally saw the


    ted dishes.


    The fish was burnt to a crisp, and the pork ribs looked overseasoned and unappetizing. Pearl


    regretted her earlier statement about loving anything he made. Who wouldn''t be repulsed by this?


    Richard noticed her awkward expression and tried to maintain hisposure. "Alright, we should


    throw the food out and order delivery."


    Pearl hesitated but decided to give the ribs a try. She took a small bite and immediately noticed the


    overpowering saltiness and rubbery texture. Despite her difort, she forced a smile. "It''s not too


    bad. The ribs are a little overcooked, so next time, be careful not to cook them for too long. The


    taste is fine. It''s a good attempt. Anyway, the fish is um… burned. I don''t think we can eat that."


    Richard felt warmness in his heart, knowing she was being polite. He had tasted the food himself


    and found it inedible. "You don''t have to do that. I know it wasn''t great. Let''s go out for dinner."


    But Pearl insisted that they shouldn''t waste the food. "No, I think they''re fine," she said, trying to


    salvage the situation.


    "No, we won''t eat that." Richard gently touched her hair, appreciating her effort.


    However, after waiting for so long, Pearl didn''t feel like going out. After some discussion, they


    settled on ordering takeout from a well-reviewed restaurant.


    It surprised Pearl to learn that it was Richard''s first time ordering takeout. "I always eat on time and


    sometimes dine out, so I never had to order takeout," he exined.


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    "Alright, I''m buying dinner even though you wanted to cook for me." Pearl ordered the food through


    her phone.


    But Richard felt insulted that she was paying for dinner. He quickly transferred money to her


    ount, insisting that he would cover the cost. "I said I''m going to get you dinner, so I''ll make that


    happen."


    Pearl was taken aback by his generosity. "This meal is too expensive."


    Richard shrugged it off. He picked up his ss, his voice calm. "I want to treat you."


    Then, a thought urred to him. "What did you order?"