"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.

in their school already. Let's do it on the weekends. The

not reject Lawrence's invitation as he was their

"Mommy," Nolan protested.

truly missed Lawrence, as it had been some time

join us too." Lana accepted the

looked at her, his eyes brimming with affection. 'She's

as she was the only one who would be affected whenever Jared and Lawrence were in the same room

brushed Lana's head

he was happy as long as the children

Jared glanced over at Lawrence, held Lana up,

did as she was supposed to right away and waved

smiled dotingly and nodded to

you come over to our grandma's house?" Nolan tugged on

Nolan was cooking up in his head, prompting her to pat his

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