Chapter 574

Nathan patted Caleb's head and said, "Go play with your sister. I'll make some burritos for you soon. And remember, your mom is resting. Don't disturb her, alright?"

Caleb blinked repeatedly. Suddenly, he asked, "Mr. Lowe, are you trying to be our daddy?"

Nathan froze momentarily, caught off guard by Caleb's question.

In the next instant, he smiled gently, crouched down, and asked earnestly, "Well, Cal, do you like me? Would you like me to be your and Cass' daddy?"

Caleb's eyes darted around before he replied softly, "But I still want my real daddy."

Nathan felt as if a bucket of ice water had been dumped on him, those few simple words chilling him to the core.

Right then, Cassidy chimed in, "Cal, our real daddy isn't around anymore. Mommy told us he's gone to another place."

After saying that, she giggled and added in her sweet, childish voice, "I think Mr. Lowe is like Daddy's replacement. He's so nice to us!"

Only then did Nathan feel somewhat comforted. At least, Cassidy u