CHAPTER 70: CHAPTER 70: EVERY CHANGE BEGAN WITH MEETING HIM

This question was one Jordan Hawthorne couldn’t answer for her.

After leaving the Hawthorne Group, he went straight to Zara’s school.

It was dismissal time, and Dylan Quinlan, along with a few teachers, stood at the school gate escorting the children.

Jordan stepped up to state his purpose, "I’ve come to pick up Zara."

Seeing him, Dylan’s expression remained indifferent and he didn’t hand Zara over, "Sorry, Mr. Hawthorne, at our school, children can only be picked up by guardians!"

Jordan obviously had some issues with Dylan, his aura was extraordinarily cold and intimidating.

"I am Zara’s father, naturally, her legal guardian!"

Dylan shook his head, "But when Zara was enrolled, the guardian section only listed Miss Nash. To take her away, you’d need Miss Nash’s permission, but I haven’t received any notification from her!"

Jordan’s expression inevitably showed some anger.

That woman, Sabrina, didn’t fill in his name???

He pulled out his phone, intending to call her, and at that moment, Sabrina arrived.

As soon as she came, she noticed Jordan’s presence.

Tall and striking amongst the crowd of parents, he exuded superior charisma and handsome looks, drawing the attention of many mothers.

But Sabrina frowned and asked him coldly, "What are you doing here?"

Jordan put away his phone and sternly asked, "I’m here to pick up Zara from school! Sabrina, I’m her father, why didn’t you list me as a guardian? Now, I don’t even have the right to take my own daughter home!"

With people coming and going at the school gate, Sabrina didn’t want to argue with him.

However, she still found this line of questioning somewhat ridiculous.

"Why would I list someone who never cares about her situation? Jordan, since you didn’t care from the start, don’t put on a show now, pretending to want to be good to her!

You do have rights, but ask yourself honestly, do you truly care about her safety?

You can’t even sense her changes, so how could you talk about qualifications here?!

It’s been challenging for Zara to recover to where she is now. She’s also still adapting to the new environment, so I’m asking you to give her a buffer period.

Don’t presumptuously make decisions for her!"

Sabrina’s retort was merciless, leaving Jordan’s face extremely unpleasant.

Yet, he had nothing to counter those words.

Seeing that he was speechless, Sabrina, not wanting to waste time, quickly moved forward and took Zara away.

Before leaving, she cast a grateful glance at Dylan.

That evening, Nanny Warren prepared a table full of delicious food.

Sabrina, rarely taking to the kitchen, also made two dishes to entertain Tessa.

As they sat down, she invited Nanny Warren, "Join us, otherwise, we won’t be able to finish all of this."

Nanny Warren was overwhelmed by the invitation, repeatedly waving her hand, "I couldn’t possibly, I couldn’t possibly!"

She was just a servant; how could she dine with the hosts?

Sabrina pulled her over, saying, "This isn’t the Hawthorne Family; we don’t have such rigid class distinctions. You can eat with us from now on."

Unable to resist the hospitality, Nanny Warren finally picked up a bowl and chopsticks.

They enjoyed a harmonious dinner.

Tessa ate to her heart’s content, not forgetting to praise, "Nanny Warren, your cooking skills are amazing, and Sabrina, these two dishes are just incredible. I could almost swallow my tongue! Knowing you is a blessing!"

Sabrina was amused by her exaggerated comments but appeared somewhat absent-minded.

Originally, she had learned to cook well for Jordan Hawthorne.

However, that man never appreciated it.

But in the eyes of a friend, it was called a blessing.

Isn’t this the difference between caring and not?

...

Perhaps influenced by Sabrina’s words, Jordan didn’t show up for the following week.

She enjoyed her peace, and her new life gradually fell into place.

As for the research lab, which was finally completed, the recruitment of researchers was also wrapped up.

Sabrina ran around for several days, starting preparations for the new drug development.

Although the days were busy, she still made sure to return home on time to accompany Zara every day.

The little cub improved day by day, and with Flash’s company, their home was filled with laughter and joy.

Sabrina realized these changes all started when she met Mr. Fitzgerald.

The little military dog he sent had extraordinary significance.

This little guy was very smart and understood all sorts of commands given to it.

Aside from not being able to speak human language, it could almost communicate with people!

Even Tessa, who visited frequently, became well acquainted with it, understanding what its different frequencies of barking meant.

In the past, Sabrina thought that without Jordan, her life might be difficult.

But now, she realized that without Jordan, life was so wonderful!

The next day.

Due to the research lab entering the preliminary research phase, with many preparations to be made, Sabrina was delayed and couldn’t pick up Zara from school, so she called Tessa to help.

Dylan sent a message, [This Friday, there’s an event at school where the children will perform. Zara has been assigned a task and needs her parents to accompany her. If Dr. Nash is available, please make arrangements.]

It wasn’t until Sabrina got home that she saw the notification.

Zara was clearly waiting for her and ran over to mention it the moment she arrived, then softly asked, "Daddy... will he come?"

The little cub’s eyes were filled with intense anticipation.

Sabrina was momentarily stunned.

Even though she and Jordan Hawthorne are separated, it should feel no different to Zara than before.

She thinks Daddy is still busy with work and only comes home every few days.

Before, she never looked for Jordan Hawthorne.

But this time, it’s the first performance after starting school, and she seems to really hope he can come.

Sabrina Hayes found it hard to dash her hopes and could only say, "I’ll ask him for you."

Zara nodded, her eyes bright and hopeful.

Sabrina Hayes got up and went to the balcony, temporarily removing Jordan Hawthorne from the blacklist.

When she called, surprisingly, he answered.

However, his tone was cold, "What is it?"

He seemed still angry about what happened before.

Sabrina Hayes ignored it and explained her reason, "This Friday, Luminos Academy has a performance requiring fathers to participate. She hopes you can come, are you available?"

Jordan Hawthorne didn’t immediately agree, being somewhat dismissive, "I need to check my schedule."

Sabrina Hayes’s eyes darkened slightly, not forcing him, "Make up your mind by 8 o’clock tonight and let me know your decision!"

Having said that, she hung up the phone.

Jordan Hawthorne was at the Hawthorne Family mansion at the time.

That evening, Brooke Sinclairs was bringing Sonny over to have dinner with both Florence Scott and her husband.

To demonstrate her prowess in both the living room and the kitchen, Brooke Sinclairs specially cooked a few of her signature dishes for the couple.

At the moment, Brooke Sinclairs was inviting him over to eat.

Jordan Hawthorne put away his phone and sat down, just as Florence Scott praised, "Brooke is so gracious and capable, not only handling business but also skilled in cooking. Whoever marries you would be truly fortunate."

Brooke Sinclairs smiled sweetly, "Auntie, you are too kind. It’s my pleasure if you and Uncle enjoy it!"

Jonathan Hawthorne was equally satisfied with her and even complimented Sonny on the side, "You’re usually so busy yet bring up such a well-behaved child, it’s quite impressive."

Being praised, Sonny immediately boasted, "Grandpa Hawthorne, today at school I wrote a journal and got first place. The teacher said they’ll present me with an award on Friday."

"You’re so young and already writing journals? How amazing!"

Florence Scott looked at him in surprise and asked.

Sonny nodded, "Mom taught me! This is my first prize since returning to the country. Can I invite Dad Hawthorne to come with me to receive the award?"

Jordan Hawthorne was slightly taken aback, "Me?"

"Yeah, other kids will have their parents with them."

Sonny looked imploringly, tugging on his clothes, "Can Dad Hawthorne come with me?"

Brooke Sinclairs looked over with hopeful eyes, "Jordan, last time when you accompanied Sonny to register, some kids saw and said his dad was very handsome and wanted to see him again, so why not?"

Jordan Hawthorne hesitated but didn’t have time to respond before Florence Scott already agreed, "Since it’s for an award, Jordan should go. Sonny is excellent, and it’s a proud moment for any dad."

"Yes, after all, you’ve already taken him as a godson. How is that different from being a real dad?"

"Brother, you really should go, otherwise what if those kids tease Sonny for not having a dad? Would you let Brooke face that scene?"

Jonathan Hawthorne and Ethan Hawthorne joined in persuading.

Jordan Hawthorne naturally couldn’t bear it and soon agreed, "Okay, I’ll go with you then."

Sonny and Brooke Sinclairs were immediately all smiles, "Thank you, Dad Hawthorne, you’re my favorite."

"Thank you, Jordan."

Jordan Hawthorne shook his head, his gaze especially gentle.

...

That night, until midnight, Sabrina Hayes hadn’t received a reply from Jordan Hawthorne.

Zara kept asking about it before going to sleep.

Sabrina Hayes couldn’t help but laugh coldly at herself.

As expected, there was no hope in him.

The sudden concern before was all pretend...

She thought it over and finally figured out his behavior during those days.

It was probably because he didn’t want a divorce, trying to use Zara’s custody to restrain her.

That man was deliberately causing her trouble!

Since Jordan Hawthorne was unwilling to come, Sabrina Hayes naturally wouldn’t force him.

The next day, she called Dylan Quinlan to explain the situation and asked, "Can I go with Zara myself? Or should I ask my best friend to accompany us?"

Dylan Quinlan said, "Actually, this event’s purpose is designed to heal the children’s psychological conditions, specifically...

Zara’s situation, as you know, due to her father’s long absence and lack of care, leads to feelings of being unrecognized. Her father’s participation is a crucial part of this performance’s design.

If he doesn’t attend, it won’t have much of an impact!"

Sabrina Hayes hadn’t expected the performance to have this purpose.

Her heart ached, and she couldn’t help but resent Jordan Hawthorne.

Every time Zara needed him most, he was absent, ignoring her.

What’s the point of a father like this?

The emotions within Sabrina Hayes roiled, but she maintained her composure, "If that’s the case, can we ask the schoolteacher to help? I think with your guidance, the psychological gap for Zara might not be so big..."

She spoke earnestly, "Mr. Quinlan, is this convenient for you?"

Dylan Quinlan looked rather surprised but quickly responded, "Of course, it’s no problem. The school had considered this aspect, allowing the teacher to help with psychological guidance. But... you don’t mind?"

Sabrina Hayes replied, "Of course not, Zara also has quite a bit of trust in you."

Compared to Jordan Hawthorne, any teacher would be more responsible!