Conquest Game: The Aloof Husband is Dangerous!-Chapter 227 - 200: Surprise at the Parent-Teacher Meeting (Part 2)
The other person was completely bewildered. Okay! It seems like they know each other, but the way they address each other is just too confusing!
"You call her sister, but she says she’s your mom, this..."
Laura Quincy was speechless, so she had to explain, "Teacher, it’s like this, Twinkle is used to calling me sister, that’s how we refer to each other at home."
Justin Hawthorne nodded eagerly, "Yeah! I just like calling her sister."
The other person: "..."
Alright! It was her own fuss. What kind of unusual families don’t exist these days! It’s quite common at home not to call parents and instead use other forms of address...
After finishing registration and going inside, Justin Hawthorne asked quietly, "Sister, did you really tell the teacher you’re my mommy?"
Laura Quincy blushed slightly. Although she was Twinkle’s biological mommy, the child didn’t know it, and for a moment, she was at a loss for words...
However, Justin Hawthorne looked very happy, "Sister, my wish has always been for you to become my mommy, hehe... It’s great! My wish finally came true."
Laura Quincy felt a soft spot in her heart, like it had been gently brushed by a feather. She lovingly touched Justin Hawthorne’s head, "Twinkle, if you truly believe, wishes do come true."
Justin Hawthorne was full of excitement, "Really?"
"Yes."
Laura Quincy nodded. She had always believed in this way. Small wishes would slowly come true, so it wasn’t exactly deceiving the child...
Suddenly, Justin Hawthorne asked, "Is Daddy not coming?"
Laura Quincy startled, realizing that Twinkle still hoped his daddy would come. After all, he was just a little over five years old. What kid wouldn’t want both parents at a parent-teacher meeting?
"Your daddy... might just give you a surprise for Twinkle."
"Wow! Really? I’m so looking forward to it!"
"Let’s go inside first."
For some reason, Laura Quincy had a hunch that Jason Hawthorne would come.
Just as she said, he would give Twinkle an unexpected surprise...
At the beginning of the parent-teacher meeting, first the principal spoke, then the class teacher. The children sat there seemingly obediently listening to the teacher.
Standing among a group of parents, Laura Quincy was very happy to take part in such an interesting event. She had missed the most crucial five years of Twinkle’s growth, and for every day after this, she planned to be involved!
"Later, we have a very special parent-child event, where each child participates in games with their parents, then we’ll select the family with the best parent-child interaction. How about that, everyone?"
"Yes!"
The children immediately replied in unison, clearly very happy.
Of course, some children whose parents were not there showed a lack of enthusiasm.
Although Justin Hawthorne joined the class only this year, his handsome, cute, and smart demeanor quickly won the favor of many children, especially the girls...
This also made him the "rival" of other boys, like the class bully, Zachary Shepherd, who used to be the object of all the girls’ affection. Since Justin Hawthorne came, his popularity has plummeted, inevitably hurting his proud self-esteem.
Today, both of Zachary Shepherd’s parents were present at the parent-teacher meeting, so he couldn’t resist using this chance to undermine Justin Hawthorne’s spirit, "Justin Hawthorne, your mom and dad aren’t here, are they? How pathetic! No matter how popular you are at school, a child without mom and dad’s love is the pitiful one!"
Justin Hawthorne sneered at his childish behavior, "Who said my mommy and daddy aren’t here? Look! My mommy’s right over there, and my daddy will come too, he said he’ll give me a surprise."
Zachary Shepherd snorted, "A surprise of not showing up, huh! Don’t think I’m easy to fool."
Justin Hawthorne ignored his provocation, "Hmph! My daddy always keeps his word, just you wait and see!"
The parent-child games had gone on for over half an hour, but Jason Hawthorne still hadn’t shown up, and Justin Hawthorne’s expression inevitably changed from initial expectation to disappointment...
Even though he said it was enough just to have his sister by his side, as a child, who wouldn’t want both parents to attend the parent-teacher meeting?
Moreover, he had confidently assured his rival Zachary Shepherd just a while ago...
If daddy really didn’t show up, he’d surely be laughed at by Zachary Shepherd afterward...
Laura Quincy also noticed the disappointment on Justin Hawthorne’s face, feeling secretly astonished. She initially thought Twinkle would be fine even if Jason Hawthorne didn’t come. Now it seemed she misunderstood a child’s feelings.
This experience added to her understanding of Twinkle.
Come to think of it, if it were her, she would also want both dad and mom to attend the parent-teacher meeting when the teacher required it. This not only fulfilled the child’s yearning and need for parents but also allowed him to gain significant face in front of classmates.
After all, nowadays, most kids’ parents are quite busy...
She opened her mouth to comfort Twinkle but swallowed her words again. If Jason Hawthorne really couldn’t make it, wouldn’t her comforting be a lie?
Instead of letting him hope again only to be disappointed, it was better to say nothing...
"Next, it’s Justin Hawthorne’s turn and his parents’. Please welcome Justin Hawthorne’s family of three on stage."
Ms. Yarrow said with a smile,
Justin Hawthorne had a gloomy face, his daddy still hadn’t come...
Zachary Shepherd gleefully mocked him, "Justin Hawthorne, didn’t you tell me to wait and see? Where’s your daddy? I bet the one who came isn’t your mom either!"
Justin Hawthorne quietly clenched his fists...
Laura Quincy couldn’t help but frown, "Young man, I am Justin Hawthorne’s mother, please don’t say such things. Even if his dad can’t come, there must be a special reason. It’s not nice to mock your classmate like this, is it?"
Zachary Shepherd naturally felt unhappy being reprimanded, and the woman standing behind him looked angrily at Laura Quincy, "Why should adults butt in when kids are bickering? What right do you have to scold my son?"
