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.

Even though he had manipulated Dorothy in the past, he had still left the final decision up to her. If she hadn’t sought him out, he wouldn’t have used his money and power to coerce her.

not your kid at all? Langston asked, tilting his head, pouring out all his

the boy’s cheek. “If you managed to get into the Lopez Corporation’s servers, then

the second question, all he had to do was look at Langston’s face and he had his

provided the answer. Even in

him.

favoritism towards Heather, it

would you be willing to tell me something about your mom?” Everett asked cautiously. He was afraid of provoking the boy’s

resentment.

the moment he mentioned

said I

a direct approach

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

his head. “No!”

“Alright

up when Langston suddenly grabbed him. “I can’t tell you my mom’s last name, but I

in it.”