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.

you afraid I’m trying to swindle you? Or that I’m not your kid at all? Langston asked, tilting

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

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

provided the answer. Even in the

said to him. She had claimed that Langston was her child.

but given his mother’s favoritism towards

about your mom?” Everett asked cautiously. He was afraid of provoking

resentment.

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

said

approach wasn’t

a moment, then smiled. “How about this, you can ask me one question, and I promise not to lie. Anything you want to ask. Then you

his head.

shrugged. “Alright then,”

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

in it.”