"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.

argument, a headache was beginning to set in for Nicole. "The kids had dinner in their school already. Let's do it on the weekends. The

to eat today, Nicole might experience indigestion again. However, she could not reject Lawrence's invitation as he

"Mommy," Nolan protested.

missed Lawrence, as it had been some time since

Lana accepted the invitation and included Jared in the

looked at her, his eyes brimming with affection.

smiled. She 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

Lawrence brushed

as if he was happy as long as the

Jared glanced over at Lawrence, held

as she was supposed to right away and waved at

nodded to

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

instantly knew what Nolan was cooking up in his head, prompting her to pat his head and say, "Don't

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