Chapter 3097


    "He didn''te, but he prepared gifts for you," Nicole exined.


    "Oh.” Nn''s gaze returned from the window to the box in his hands, his expression hesitant.


    Nicole touched his head gently. ''You can choose to open it or not.”


    It was clear that Nn was still somewhat resistant, likely still upset about Lawrence''s actions from


    before.


    "Let''s open it and see," Jared''s voice chimed in.


    Nn looked up at Jared, murmuring, "Dad, I..."


    "It''s okay. It''s a birthday gift he sent you, and I think it''s something you''ll like, " Jared said softly.


    After all, Lawrence knew Nn and Lana well, so the gifts he chose were surely ones they''d enjoy.


    Jared could sense Nn''s uncertainty and inner struggle; it''s tough for anyone to ept being used by


    someone they trusted, especially for a child.


    But Nn''s emotions for Lawrence were genuine, as was the care Lawrence had shown him, which


    probably made Nn''s inner turmoil even moreplicated.


    Nn hesitated to open the gift box, sensing that it held something he had wished for a long time.


    Nicole, noticing Nn''s hesitation, gently urged him, "Go on, open it."


    After a moment''s pause, Nn nodded. "Alright."


    Nn opened the box atst, his expression a blend of emotions as he gazed at the gift inside.


    Watching Nn, Lana decided to open her gift too.


    Over the years, Lawrence had always sent them birthday presents they adored, and Lana was sure


    this time would be no different. However, the excitement she once felt was now tempered by aplex


    mix of emotions.


    "Mommy, thank Godpa for me tomorrow," Lana said softly after closing her gift box, looking up at


    Nicole.


    "I''ve already thanked him for you," Nicole replied with a relieved smile, noticing the maturity in her


    children.


    After unwrapping the rest of their gifts, Nn and Lana found themselves with quite a collection.


    "Are you happy with your presents?" Gloria and Daniel, standing nearby, asked with a smile as they


    watched Nn and Lana.


    "Yes," Nn and Lana replied. They could feel the love and consideration behind each gift, tailored to


    their likes and interests.


    "That''s great to hear," Gloria said warmly. "I''ll have someone take the gifts to your rooms. It''s getting


    "Okay," Nn and Lana agreed, trailing after Nicole and Jared as they headed upstairs.


    After instructing the butler to move the gifts to Nn and Lana''s rooms, Gloria and Daniel also called it


    a night.


    In his room, surrounded by the gifts now upying his space, Nn hesitated briefly before deciding


    to turn on hisputer.


    Nicole, understanding Nn''s intentions, didn''t interfere. Instead, she quietly helped him organize the


    gifts, cing them in their proper ces around the room.


    Once theputer was up and running, Nnposed a message to Lawrence, politely expressing


    his gratitude.


    To his surprise, Lawrence responded promptly: [Is the birthday party over?]


    Feeling uncertainty, Nn replied: [Yes, it''s done.]


    Lawrence followed up: [Getting ready for bed, then?]


    Nn typed back: [Yeah.]


    Sensing Nn''s distant tone, Lawrence sent another message: [The gifts are a way for me to show my


    love for you both. I hope you and Lana are staying healthy and happy.] 1


    Nn responded: [Thank you, we''re doing okay.]