Chapter 32
Chapter 32 At that moment , I realized that perhaps what I needed most was to focus on taking care of Jason .
As for new relationships ? Maybe that could wait .
Right now , I just wanted to be a good father .
Alright .
Lets go grab some food at the buffet ! Yay ! Jonas cheered , and we chatted happily all the way to the restaurant .
Just as we were about to start eating , I spotted a familiar face .
Lorraine had just walked in with a young man .
She noticed me almost immediately and came over with a friendly smile .
Mr.
Joplin , what a coincidence ! I nodded politely .
Indeed , it is .
Lorraine turned to Jonas and said , This must be your son .
Hes adorable .
Jonas shyly lowered his head and mumbled , Nice to meet you .
Lorraine gestured to the man beside her and introduced , This is my brother , Ian Sommerton .
Ian extended his hand .
Hello , Mr.
Joplin .
Lorraines told me a lot about you and how knowledgeable you are about investments .
1 shook Ians hand , feeling slightly puzzled that Lorraine talked about me often .
After some small talk , Lorraine and Ian went to their table .
I noticed Jonas watching Lorraine curiously .
He asked , Daddy , who is that lady ? I chuckled lightly .
Shes just a friend of mine .
Jonas nodded thoughtfully before saying , She seems really nice .
I did not respond and focused on helping Jonas with his food .
After dinner , as we headed out , Lorraine caught up with us at the entrance .
She looked slightly unsure as she said , Mr.
Joplin , Ian is really interested in investment and would love your advice .
Would you be free to have dinner together sometime ? I hesitated , but before I could answer , Jonas chimed in , Daddy , can we invite them to our house for dinner ? I want Blossom to meet new friends ! Looking between my sons eager face and Lorraines hopeful expression , I finally nodded .
Alright , how about this weekend ? Are you free Saturday night ? Lorraines eyes lit up .
Yes , we are ! Its settled , then .
On the drive home , I felt conflicted .
While I was not sure if this was the right decision , seeing Jonas excitement made me think that maybe giving myself a chance would not be so bad .
Saturday arrived in the blink of an eye , and Jonas and I spent the morning preparing .
We went grocery shopping together and cleaned the house , while Blossom , sensing our excitement , darted around the house playfully .
In the afternoon , I started preparing dinner .
I decided to make some home cooked favorites- brisket , grilled salmon , roasted vegetables , and homemade soup .
Jonas helped wash and prep the vegetables , and we worked together in perfect sync .
At exactly 7:00 pm , the doorbell rang .
I opened the door to find Lorraine and lan standing there with gifts in their hands .
Please come in , I said .
You really didnt have to bring anything .
Lorraine stepped inside , looking around admiringly .
Your home feels so cozy .
Jonas came running from the kitchen , exclaiming excitedly , Hi , Ms.
Sommerton ! Hi , Mr.
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