The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 1406

Langston rolled his eyes, "I just don't want her to get hurt, you know? If she does, she'll be crying all day. Better I take the hit; I can handle it without shedding a tear." Dorothy sighed, knowing full well her son's stubborn streak. She didn't push it.

"Mom, can I borrow your phone for a sec?"

Handing it over without a word, Dorothy watched as Langston quickly downloaded an app, sent off a few messages, and then deleted it before handing the phone back. "You need to focus on getting better," she reminded him. "Even though you're stuck in the hospital, you've got to cut down on screen time."

"I know, I know, the eyes!" Langston joked, trying to keep the mood light despite the discomfort that pulled at his features.

He was determined not to let his mom see any sign of his pain; he couldn't bear the thought of her worrying.

Suddenly, a knock at the door startled them both.

Dorothy, expecting it to be Everett, hurried to open it.

But standing there wasn't Everett...

It was Byte 7.

The surprise reunion left them both momentarily speechless.

the bed broke

came to check

nodded, stepping aside

Julian sparked an unusual chattiness

you fix the bug in the new system? I didn't bring my laptop here, can't check it myself. I'll have dad bring

in his signature hoodie that seemed

me your leg's broken just to get the updated system

laughter was all the confirmation Julian

guy

"Too kind, Master!"

bit away, couldn't help but smile

Everett took Julian under his wing, there had been a noticeable change in him. Despite his brooding teen attire, his voice and demeanor now carried a

Dorothy's gaze, Julian

"Can we talk?"

respond, but Julian

worry, I'm not hitting on you! Everett's my boss now;

smile, Dorothy

didn't go far, just stepped