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.

final decision up to her. If she hadn’t sought him out, he wouldn’t have used his money and power

swindle you? Or that I’m not your kid at all? Langston asked, tilting his head, pouring

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 deal to

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

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

suddenly remembered something Heather had said to him.

favoritism

be willing to tell me something about your mom?” Everett asked

resentment.

moment he mentioned it, Langston’s defenses went

said

realized that a direct approach wasn’t

promise not to lie. Anything you want to ask.