The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 396

Everett was taken aback by his son’s sudden affection. It took a few seconds before he gathered himself and held the boy’s small hand tightly in his own.

“Mr. Tumer will be okay. Once he wakes up, I take you to the hospital to see him, he said.

Langston nodded, looking somewhat surprised at Everett’s formality.

“Why… don’t you insist that I call you dad?” Langston asked. He had imagined all sorts of scenarios before coming back to the country. He thought Everett might force him to call him ‘dad‘, or that Everett might despise him, or even deny his paternity. He had seen it all in TV dramas.

But none of his predictions had come true.

Everett, this so–called ‘deadbeat dad, had not pressured him into doing anything he didn’t want to do, nor had he questioned his identity. Instead, he welcomed him home and provided excellent care.

“When you feel comfortable calling me that, you will, Everett said. He disliked anything forced, as it wouldn’t be genuine.

her. If she hadn’t sought him out, he wouldn’t have used his

you? Or that I’m not your kid

Langston’s. He reached out and pinched the boy’s cheek. “If you managed

was look

or anything of the sort. The mere fact that Langston bore such a striking resemblance to him provided the answer. Even in the

something Heather had said to him. She

favoritism

your mom?” Everett asked cautiously. He was afraid

resentment.

moment he mentioned it, Langston’s

Mommy said I can’t!”

that a direct approach wasn’t going to work.

for a moment, then smiled. “How about this, you can ask me one question, and I promise