"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.

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

not reject Lawrence's invitation as he

"Mommy," Nolan protested.

Lawrence, as it had been some

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

his eyes brimming with

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 was already getting a

Lawrence brushed Lana's head

as if he was

Jared glanced over at Lawrence, held Lana

did as she was supposed to right away and waved at Lawrence. "Bye-bye,

to Lana

grandma's house?" Nolan tugged on Lawrence's shirt as he did not want to

in his head, prompting her to pat his head and say, "Don't disturb him.

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