Daddy the Miracle Medic (Lachlan and Miranda) novel Chapter 25

Chapter 25 If you don't want to embarrass yourself, then get lost!

Today, Miranda left work early to go pick up Nora from kindergarten with Lachlan. They drove in the same Bentley Mulsanne as before, but this time Lachlan was driving.

On the way there, Miranda asked him to stop so she could buy Nora a 4X locator watch that also had calling capabilities. She felt it was only right and proper to bring a gift for her first official meeting with his daughter since their brief encounter in the hospital.

Lachlan didn't say much but silently acknowledged that women from prominent families like hers always observed formalities and protocol.

"Daddy!"

After school, Nora spotted Lachlan immediately and ran over to him with joy in her eyes. Seeing his little girl running towards him filled Lachlan's heart with tenderness and contentment. He couldn't help but smile indulgently at her antics.

Compared to when she was lying helpless on a hospital bed barely clinging onto life, seeing Nora now bouncing around full of energy made it seem like two different people entirely.

Miranda stood by watching them interact and couldn't help feeling a twinge of jealousy at how lovingly he looked at his daughter. It seemed like he had transformed into an entirely different person compared to the ruthless man who would not hesitate to take down Rex in their company meetings.

For some reason, thinking about how caring he was towards his daughter reminded her of her own father which made her feel sad inside. She wished that he could be just as supportive of her as well - someone who would always have her back no matter what happened or when she needed them most.

But instead, all they wanted for their daughter was for her to marry into the Austin family which made Miranda feel even more alone than ever before.

"Nora, did you have fun at school today? Did anyone bully you?" Lachlan squatted down and picked up Nora, giving her nose a little scratch.

Hearing this, Miranda couldn't help but roll her eyes.

Didn't most parents ask if their kids were good or not? If they misbehaved? This guy just cared about his own daughter and whether she was being bullied or not. Talk about playing favorites...

"Nope! I had so much fun today! I played with lots of other kids and the teacher was really nice to me," Nora said.

It made sense though - Nora got into the school because of connections through the Ward family, and even the principal had talked to her teacher beforehand.

"Good! As long as you're happy. Say hi to Auntie Lowe!" Lachlan said happily.

"Hi Auntie Lowe! You're so pretty!" Nora exclaimed, looking up at Miranda with wide eyes.

The little girl had been having a great time at school these past few days - she was in good health and seemed more cheerful than ever before.

"Aww, you're such a good girl, Nora! Here's a present for you - try it on and see if you like it," Miranda said with a smile as she helped put on the watch for Nora.

Nora nodded her head, "I like it, thank you Auntie. But Daddy said I can't take other people's things."

"Nora, Auntie Lowe is not someone else. She is your stepmother and my new wife," Lachlan chuckled.

Miranda heard this and a blush flashed across her pretty face as she rolled her eyes at Lachlan.

"Stepmom?"

Meanwhile, Nora blinked her eyes but a hint of sadness flickered across her small face.

Lachlan felt a pang in his heart when he saw this!

He knew the little one was thinking about her own mother!

Ah...

Claudia could be ruthless and unfeeling, but surely Nora couldn't forget about that heartless biological mother of hers!!

After getting into the car, Miranda took the initiative to sit in the back seat and gave the front seat to Nora.

All along the way, Lachlan was deliberately trying to cheer up the little one.