Chapter 431


    Chapter 431 Closer Bond


    “I’m d you like it.”


    Jean chuckled and stroked her hair.


    The girl excitedly pulled his hand and demanded, “Uncle Jean, can you bend down a little, please?”


    Jean obliged and squatted down. He asked gently, “What’s the matter?”


    Penny gleefully wrapped her hands around his neck and gave him a peck on the face. She said,


    “Thank you so much. You’ve been so kind to me. I promise you that I’ll dance well!”


    Jean couldn’t help but smile with her cute tone. His warm grin was like a gentle breeze melting winter’s


    frost.


    He pinched Penny’s cheek affectionately and said, “I’ve faith that you can master ballet.”


    “Uh-huh!”


    Penny nodded firmly. Her determination was evident on her face.


    A warm feeling welled up inside Neera. She whispered, “You’re considerate to think of her.”


    His kindness is not limited to Penny. This man has always been good to all three of my kids. I’ve


    always known and appreciated his kindness.


    Jean rose up from the couch. He arched his brow and said nonchntly, “Have you forgotten? You


    don’t have to be so polite with me!”


    He had a genuine affection for the children. Before meeting them, he never had a fondness for kids.


    But after getting to know them, he felt an inexplicable desire to be closer to them. He couldn’t figure out


    why this change had urred.


    Penny nced at her parents, her eyes sparkling mischievously. She then blurted out, “Uncle Jean, as


    a thank you, why don’t you have dinner with us tonight?”


    She once again grabbed Jean’s hand. There was hope brimming in her eyes.


    “Is that okay? Please stay!”


    Jean could not bring himself to resist her request. He nced at Neera, and he delightfully agreed after


    she


    consented.


    During dinner, Harvey remembered something.


    He looked hopeful when saying, “There’s an uing school event. My teacher says that parents are


    supposed to participate. When Mommy was hospitalized, Uncle Jean showed up at school pretending


    to be our Daddy. So, can you apany us this time?”


    Subconsciously, Neera nced at Jean.


    He remained calm and asked softly, “What kind of event?”


    Harvey responded, “It’s amunity greenery initiative. Our teacher will lead us in nting trees, and


    it’s going, to take two days, meaning we’ll need to stay for two nights.”


    With chicken drumstick grease smeared around his mouth, Sammy chimed in enthusiastically, “And the


    teacher said after we nt the trees, we get to adopt and name one of the saplings!”


    “That’s right!”


    Penny quickly jumped in to make her case, saying, “It’s a meaningful activity. nting trees is good for


    the and the environment! All the other kids have their parents with them. All the other children


    will have their parents by their side. Uncle Jean, can you step in and act as our dad, apanying


    Mom to the event?”


    Neera chuckled helplessly.


    Why are the kids so fond of Jean?


    “I’m okay with it, but remember, Uncle Jean has a lot on his te; he might not be avable. You


    shouldn’t pressure him.”


    Before she could finish, Jean interjected, “Pressuring? Not at all. I can go.”


    Neera nced at him, saying, “If it’s inconvenient for you, don’t let them sway you.”


    Jean met her gaze, responding, “It’s fine; I have the time. And don’t forget, we’re pretending to be a


    married couple. So technically, I’m their dad in this scenario. It’s no big deal.”


    He then looked at Harvey and said, “Just let me know the specific days so I can n ordingly.”


    The triplets cheered happily.


    “Thank you, Uncle Jean! You’re amazing!”


    Harvey immediately replied, “It’s next weekend!”


    Jean gave a small nod, saying, “Alright, I’ll clear my schedule and go with you.”


    And so, it was settled.


    The triplets were ecstatic. This would be the first time that both their parents attended a school


    function! They were eager to use this chance to create a bond with their father and y matchmaker


    for him and their


    mother.


    After dinner, Neera stopped Jean as he was preparing to leave.


    She urged, “You should get some rest. I’ll drop byter to give you your treatment.”


    Raising an eyebrow, Jean remarked, “Isn’t it too soon for the next session?”


    Neera said, “You’ve been pushing yourself hard recently, especially with all those hospital visits. Your


    body might be more vulnerable. We should take precautions for a potential rpse.”


    Jean agreed. He then returned to his room next door.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.