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.

to her. If she hadn’t sought him out,

afraid I’m trying to swindle you? Or that I’m not your kid at all? Langston asked, tilting his head, pouring out all his doubts.

eyes level with Langston’s. He reached out and pinched the boy’s cheek. “If you managed to get into the Lopez Corporation’s servers, then you should know that money isn’t a big

had to do was look at Langston’s face and he

a striking resemblance to him provided the answer. Even in the unlikely scenario that Langston wasn’t his biological child,

suddenly remembered something Heather had said to him. She had claimed that Langston

but given his mother’s favoritism towards Heather, it wasn’t entirely

me something about your mom?”

resentment.

enough, the moment he mentioned it, Langston’s defenses went up.

said I can’t!”

a direct approach wasn’t going

about this, you can ask me one question, and I promise not to lie. Anything