Chapter 2600
Since Nolan was still not used to it, Jared did not want to force him and figured that all the child needed was some
time.
When everyone was about to give up waiting, Nolan softly called out, "Dad."
The room instantly became quiet. Everyone was shocked.
Jared's gaze showed a touch of satisfaction. He ruffled Nolan's head. "Good job."
Nicole was also very pleased with Nolan and patted his shoulder. She knew her son was slowly accepting Jared.
CLAP, CLAP, CLAP.
A slow clap started, standing out in the quiet crowd. As the clapping sound became apparent, everyone looked upto
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtfind Lawrence approaching.
Nolan and Lana exchanged glances and called out, "Hi, Godpa."
Nolan did not pounce on Lawrence as usual, which had Lawrence taken aback. But he quickly regained his
composure and smiled. "Of course, I'd definitely come to visit you on such an important occasion."
"Thank you, Godpa."
Lawrence arrived in front of the children and held out two
boxes to them. "This is a little something that I prepared for you."
"Thank you," Nolan and Lana said, taking the gifts in a disciplined manner.
"You're welcome. I'm your godfather, after all. You guys have loved clinging to me since you were little." Lawrence
smiled and looked at Nolan. "Especially Nolan. I remember you saying you wanted to be like a hero like me when
you grow up."
Nolan remembered his words and added, "Yes, I want to get strong to protect my mother."
Nolan's confident look while nodding his head had everyone touched by his behavior.
Only Lawrence, Nicole and Jared had different emotions about this. They knew Lawrence said this purposefully, but
thankfully, Nolan's explanation had perfectly made things not so awkward.
"At that time, no one was protecting Mommy. But now that we have Daddy, he'll protect Mummy from now on.
Nolan, you don't have to rush now. Just be a kid like me! How great is that?" Lana said innocently.
Nolan looked at Lana and agreed. "You're right."
"You're both grown up and no longer immature. I'm so glad for you and I hope you'll always be healthy, happy, and
safe in the future," Lawrence said, chuckling. He then looked at Jared and added, "Congratulations."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Thank you, Godpa. We'll live happily with Mommy and Daddy!" Lana smiled sweetly and tightened her arms around
Jared's neck affectionately.
"Since you're here for dinner, please have a seat," Maximillian said calmly, with a hint of coldness.
Everyone present today was no ordinary person. They were all either in the political or business industry. After
being in this environment for so long, no one was simple-minded. Maximillian could tell Lawrence's motives, and so
could others.
Lawrence seemingly came to congratulate, but he was actually after Nicole and wanted to be the father of the kids.
Maximillian would never let that dream happen. Letting Lawrence be the kid's godfather was as much as he could
tolerate. Anything further would be crossing the line.
"Thank you, Mr. Johnston Sr." Lawrence knew where he needed to be careful with what he did. Any more
outrageous words from him would only backfire on him.