Her Return, His Regret by Natie

Chapter 114~ The PTA meeting

The day of the annual Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) meeting had arrived and Ryan was present as promised.

"Are you sure you're not busy?" Lora asked worriedly when they arrived at the children's school.

"No, I'm not... I'll be going on leave soon so I've delegated most of my work," Ryan replied. "And I wouldn't miss this important moment for anything in the world. My father stopped showing up when I was young and it affected me... I don't want our kids to go through the same."

Lora bit her lower lip, her heart feeling full. There was just something attractive about a responsible, present father. Right at that moment, Lora loved Ryan a little more.

Ryan and Lora entered the school auditorium, holding Ethan and Ella's hands. The hall was buzzing with a low hum of parents and teachers chatting as they filled the seats.

Ethan and Ella immediately spotted their friends and waved excitedly. They wanted their friends to see that they came with both their parents to the PTA meeting.

"Ok, you two. Time to go and sit with your friends, your father and I will be in the audience," Lora remarked.

The twins gave both their parents hugs before going to join their classmates at the seats reserved for the children.

Ryan smiled and held Lora's hand before leading her toward the sitting area reserved for parents.

After they settled, Ryan suddenly said, "I need to get something, I'll be back."

Lora frowned and replied, "Can't you get it later? The program is about to start."

"No, I need it now. I'll be back soon, I promise," Ryan stated before getting up and leaving.

Ella saw Ryan leave. She looked worried as her eyes followed him where he was going.

Lora saw this and her stomach knotted when she saw the look on her daughter's face. Was she worried that Ryan would leave without watching her perform?

When Ella turned to look at Lora with watery eyes, Lora shook her head and mouthed, "Daddy is coming back."

Although it was far, she made gestures with her hands and Ella seemed to understand. She nodded her little head and turned to concentrate on the program.

After a brief welcome speech by the principal and a few updates from the PTA board, it was now time for the student performances.

returned with a huge gift bag and settled in his seat before

to get

give them after," Ryan said before looking at the children and giving them a wave. Ella grinned when she saw Ryan,

you know what she has planned?" Ryan asked.

idea. Perhaps she's just happy we are here together

my first PTA meeting!" Ryan whispered just as the place went silent. "I never knew it felt so good to

children perform. Ryan was nervous for his kids knowing they would have to stand in front of so many people. He kept shifting in his seat and asking

chuckled at his restlessness and said, "Relax, they

brother held her hand before leading

sweet," the audience

the piano at the corner of the stage and began to

heard the music. Even

the

microphone to her lips and took a

into the audience with wide eyes but the moment she saw Ryan and Lora smiling and waving at her, her face

Kingsley, and I would like to share a

shared surprised glances. They didn't expect Ella to

and played a slower piece that

audience, her gaze settling on her father, her smile growing as she focused on

is the best Daddy

I

our family is

in the world, because my Daddy

Daddy is

catch me before I

like the luckiest

proud to say he's my daddy, every

I love you, Daddy."

already rushing

hush had

the place with so much