My Wife is a Hacker by Summer

"Nicole, I'd like to invite you, Lana, and Nolan out for dinner today. Just take it as a celebration, for them having found a preschool that they like." Lawrence looked at Jared before asking Nicole out.

Feeling challenged, Jared's gaze became even frostier.

His tone was menacing as he said, "It's a father's responsibility to find a school that's the best for them. It's nothing worth celebrating."

"Don't stress it, Mr. Johnston. While you were not present in their lives, Nicole and I have been treating them well too," Lawrence calmly said, though every word uttered was extremely provocative.

Jared's expression darkened. Lawrence had hit the nail on the head, for this was indeed Jared's regret. Nevertheless, it was still not Lawrence's place to say something like that.

"Right. Since you're their godfather, it's only reasonable for you to look after them a little," Jared retorted.

At the end of the day, Lawrence was just their godfather. He had no blood relations with either of the children at all.

Lawrence clenched his jaw after Jared had put him in his place. Indeed, he was just their godfather, a position he was not happy with; he wanted to be their father.

to set in for Nicole. "The kids had dinner in their school already. Let's do it on the weekends. The kids

not reject

"Mommy," Nolan protested.

been

can join us too." Lana accepted the invitation and included Jared in the arrangement

his eyes brimming with affection.

did not want to invite Jared, as she was the only one who would be affected whenever Jared and Lawrence were in the same room together. She was already getting a headache

brushed Lana's head

if he was

home." Jared glanced over at Lawrence, held Lana

as she was supposed to right away and waved at Lawrence.

nodded to Lana as

tugged on Lawrence's shirt as he did not

her to pat his head and say, "Don't disturb him. Let's