Baby Zetty quickly corrected him, saying, "No, he's Brother Finn, not Uncle Finn."
Jay said, "Let Brother Finn go then."
Baby Zetty pouted before letting go of Finn's arms.
Finn felt as though a great burden had been lifted off his shoulder.
When Baby Zetty was done torturing Finn, she moved on to torturing Jay instead.
"Uncle Ben, our school is going to hold a parentteacher conference, but neither my mommy nor Finn can attend. Can you pretend to be my daddy and attend the meeting?" Baby Zetty pleaded.
Afraid that Jay would feel awkward, Finn took the initiative to offer. "I am free!"
Jay's dashing face darkened. Lying had become Baby Zetty's second nature. This was not a good sign at all.
Baby Zetty started sadfishing. "Every time there's a parent-teacher conference, other students will laugh a t me and say that I'm a savage child who doesn't have a daddy. Why don't you help me this time, Mr. Ben? If my classmates know that I have such a handsome daddy, then they won't laugh at me anymore."
Finn exposed her scheme and said, "This was the same excuse you used when you invited me to the parent-teacher conference last time!"
When Baby Zetty's plan was mercilessly exposed by Finn, she puffed up her cheeks angrily. "Why are you saying it aloud? I just want Mr. Ben to attend the parent-teacher conference with me for once."
Finn's complexion darkened. "Don't lie to Mr. Ben."
Baby Zetty murmured, "It's called a white lie."
Jay beckoned to Baby Zetty, saying, "Come here, Baby Zetty."
When Baby Zetty walked over to him, Jay suddenly stroked her head affectionately and lectured her sternly. "Daddy will accompany you to the parentteacher conference, but you must not lie anymore from now on."
Baby Zetty and Finn were so astounded that their eyes nearly fell out of their sockets.
It dawned on them that Jay knew his identity already.
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