Chapter 146

"Chris, call him grandpa." Beckett ruffled Chris's head, his voice low. "…" The treatment room fell into a stunned silence. Beckett was not only displaying his authority but also showing the Merritt family Chris's place in his heart. Especially Stanton, who was fully aware of the 'marital' relationship between Madeleine and Beckett. His face darkened even further, Stanton coldly commanded, "Get out!" "Grandpa…" Chris timidly called out, only to receive Stanton's cold-eyed warning. Chris felt wronged, rested his head on Beckett's shoulder and whispered, "Uncle… it seems that grandpa doesn't like Chris." "Call me dad." Beckett spoke up again. Chris stared at Beckett, astonished. Is he… permitting me to call him dad now? After gazing intensely at Beckett for a while, Chris tightened his grip around him and cried out timidly, "Dad…" He was so happy. He liked daddy. Beckett felt a sourness in his chest, his hand that was holding Chris unconsciously clenched tighter. Who would have thought…