My Wife is a Hacker novel (Nicole)

Chapter 2030

"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.

beginning to set in for Nicole. "The kids had dinner in their

out to eat today, Nicole might experience indigestion again. However, she could not

"Mommy," Nolan protested.

been some time since

weekend it is. Daddy can join us too." Lana accepted the

eyes brimming with affection. 'She's

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 headache

Lawrence brushed

to the arrangement pretty quickly, as if he was happy as long as the children

home." Jared glanced over at Lawrence, held Lana up, and proceeded to walk

she was supposed to right

to Lana as well. "See

grandma's house?" Nolan tugged on

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