A Changed Man

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"Hey, I came right away when I heard. Are you okay?" George Sullen said putting the things he brought at the table next to Daniel's bed before he glanced at Daniel with genuine concern. After he gave up everything and accepted the things that he didn't before, he felt a lot lighter and happier.

He still regretted the things he had done before and he's trying his best to make up with his mistakes especially to his only son, Daniel.

Thankfully after coming clean to Daniel and asking for forgiveness at his wedding almost two years ago, Daniel forgave him and now they are occasionally calling each other like the father and son that they are. He knew Daniel's husband, Mo Laotian, still felt suspicious of him but he understood because what he did before was unforgivable. But he was really trying and genuinely changed now.

That's why earlier when his father called and told him what had happened, he quickly came rushing to check Daniel's situation. Actually, he arrived more than 20 minutes ago but he knew his older brother and nephews were at the room visiting Daniel as well. He hasn't seen them since Daniel's wedding and he knew well enough that them seeing each other again will only cause an awkward situation so George decided to wait for them to leave.

"I'm Okay Dad. Laotian was here and he took care of me well." Daniel replied with a gentle smile. He could feel the concern his biological father has and that warmed his heart. Daniel was really glad he decided to forgive him and ever since then his father had been doing his best to make up for him.

"That's great. How about my grandchildren? Are they fine?" George asked as he sat on the bed to caress Daniel's face. His heart quickly softened when he realized how this son of his reminded him so much of his mother. Because his mother died when she gave birth to him, George didn't know what she looked like. His older brother mocked him because of it even when he was the one who murdered her.

As a little kid, George did blame himself because he didn't understand so many things compared to when he was older. Their father also kept all the things that would remind them of their mother including clothes and photos thinking it would be for the best for his sons, however, because of that, George couldn't see his mother's face for the longest time until he turned eight.

It was only when he turned eight that his father finally decided to introduce her to him.

George cried so much that day. His father gave him her mother's photo and until now, he took care of that photo like his treasure. And now that he had a closer look at Daniel, now that all his bitterness and hatred are finally gone, he could see the resemblance Daniel has to his mother.

He finally understood why his father favored Daniel among his grandchildren, as someone who missed his mother despite not knowing her, George would have done the same if he wasn't blinded by the hatred he planted in himself all his life.

"The doctor said they're fine but I can't check out yet. They still need to monitor the twins and my condition. If they remained stable throughout my recovery I will be able to go home." Daniel replied as he caressed his bulging stomach. He was truly glad nothing serious happened to his babies. If something did happen he wouldn't know what he would do.

"That's good. Recover your health quickly." George sighed in relief and this time his hand caressed Daniel's soft hair. "I brought your favorite, or at least your favorite when you were younger." George laughed awkwardly as he removed his palms away from Daniel because he didn't even know what Daniel liked.

His focus had always been on Daniella before because he was obsessed with wanting to surpass his older brother through his daughter. But one time, he saw Daniel eating something his wife, Susan, had bought for Daniella without knowing. He ate half of it and his wife found out somehow.

Back then he didn't call out for Daniel because he thought it was a trivial thing but his wife made it a big deal. In the end, he let Daniel be punished because of a simple dessert he ate. But he remembered the sweet dessert his son had deliciously ate that day and so now he bought it.

"Thank you, Dad, I'll eat it later for sure." Daniel glanced at the dessert curiously and smiled remembering his past experience with the certain dessert. Daniel was actually surprised that his father still remembered something from when he was fifteen and just started living with the Sullen. Back then even though this father of his didn't give him any attention at all, Daniel still appreciated the times when he did things that will surely anger Susan Sullen but George didn't tell him off.

It might be because he didn't care to even bother with Daniel or he actually cared for him a little, but thanks to that, his punishments weren't as often.

"How about you, Dad? How are you?" Daniel asked and looked at his father's strong features. Daniel inherited his eyes from him and Daniel only discovered that recently when he was finally able to look at his father this close.

"Hmmm, I'm fine. I've finished writing a book and had a contract. I also have been living with a dog now, his name is Yuki. I adopted him after he was rescued from the streets." George said with a soft smile on his lips. When he decided to leave the Sullen Estate and live far, he thought he could never do it but now, living alone with his dog and job was the most fulfilling thing he had ever done in his entire life.

"That's good. I'm proud of you Dad."

"Hmm, thank you. By the way, where's Luangmin? I quite miss that boy; I bought something for him the other day but I didn't bring it here since I'm here to visit you."

"He's with Mommy and Daddy. They'll come back any minute now with our lunch, why don't you stay and eat with us?" Daniel invited.

"I would love to but I don't think it would be a good idea."

"What? What are you talking about Dad? You're part of the family." Daniel frowned and held George Sullen's arm. Seeing Daniel's eyes, George sighs before he smiles again.

"Maybe next time, Okay? When Dad's ready." George mentioned and leaned forward to kiss Daniel's forehead. He still wondered why he didn't fall for his son's cute and charming personality back then. Just seeing Daniel now made him feel like he needed to protect him at all costs.

Also, somehow knowing that Daniel already has someone who will protect him instead of him made George a lot more regretful among all the things he regretted. It was frustrating to think of it. He wished Daniel to rely on him more.

"Hmm, Okay. That's a promise." Daniel pouted. He really wished he could talk to his biological father more but Daniel won't insist.

"Hmmm, I better go now then. I really just wanted to see and know that you're okay." George said, also thinking of the dog and manuscripts he left at his house alone. "I'll visit again tomorrow with your grandfather."

"Okay, Dad! Thank you for coming. See you tomorrow." Daniel said and just like that George left after briefly bidding his goodbyes to Mo Laotian. Meanwhile Laotian watched George vigilantly all this time because he still didn't trust him enough but he just let him talk to Daniel because it makes his beloved happy.

Until George disappeared at the back of the door, he also wondered if he knew that his crazy wife already left the hospital. Laotian knew it wasn't George Sullen who helped Susan Sullen escape the mental facility but he still can't help but be suspicious because they were the ones who hurt Daniel so much before.

"Laotian, why are you glaring at Dad?" Daniel frowned, he had been noticing this before but Laotian really doesn't like anyone from the Sullen family except his grandfather.

"Because he's suspicious," Laotian replied in monotone before he finally glanced at Daniel helping him settle comfortably on the bed.

*chuckles* "No he isn't Laotian. I could tell, you know. He looks at me differently than before. I could feel his affection for me so rest assured he isn't suspicious, Okay?" Daniel said giggling. He thought everyone seemed suspicious in the Alpha's eyes. Sometimes he thought Laotian was being too panicky. Constantly being worried something bad will happen.

"Hmmm, it's good if that's the case. But if it isn't and he hurt you, I will definitely make him pay." Laotian growled dangerously making Daniel giggle again. He quickly urges the Alpha to lean down to him and when Laotian does, he feels Daniel's cold and pale palms on his cheeks before he pulls it down to his lips.

As their lips touched, Laotian gasped in longing. Daniel's arms wrapped around Laotian as Laotian's on Daniel bump. He deliciously devoured Daniel's mouth until satisfaction before he pulls away with both of them panting.

"Why are you suddenly kissing me like that?" Laotian whispered feeling his groin tightened uncomfortably.

"Because..." Daniel thought briefly before he laughed, "I wanted to distract you from your thoughts. Plus I wanted to do it." Daniel said boldly, biting on his moist lips.

"Well, you've successfully did. You definitely distracted me." Laotian replied frustratingly seeing no sign of calming from his lower half.

"Wait, did you just have an erection? W-Why?" Daniel asked, stunned feeling the familiar reaction from his husband. He already knew Laotian is always horny but this is a hospital and he wasn't fine but Laotian could still think of something erotic at this moment, enough to make him have an erection!

". . ."

Blushing, Daniel hid his face with his blanket, "I-I can't help you. G-Go to the toilet now and fix it." Daniel stuttered, his heart suddenly beating fast. Situations like this are very dangerous, he definitely can't do it now. Daniel was still hiding when he heard Laotian chuckled that he quickly peeked at the Alpha from his blanket.

"No need to hide. Even if you offered I wouldn't dare." Laotian said massaging his temples trying to think of something that would help him make his lower half calm down. Indeed even if Daniel were to offer, he was specially instructed that at this critical moment that even physical and emotional stimulus isn't allowed because it will cause a contraction on the Omegas uterus.

In short, Daniel can't be aroused. He isn't allowed to be turned on at this moment when he's still bleeding.

"You really wouldn't?" Daniel confirmed and when Laotian nodded he finally stopped hiding. "Does it hurt? Don't fight it; just relieve yourself in the toilet." Daniel urges, he shifted from his position to see Laotian's erection and he was shocked to see the Alpha was almost at his full erection and it looked like it hurts so bad.

". . ." Hearing Daniel's suggestion, Laotian suddenly felt pathetic. His wife was just at his side but he needed to go to the toilet to relieve himself. Just thinking about it somehow made him feel sad. He absolutely refuses to comfort himself with his hand, he'd rather endure the pain. Right now, he was like a dog being asked by its master to wait as he looked at his food.

"Laotian, do you want me to-" Daniel suggested again blushing, his hand reached out for the Alpha's groin but Laotian quickly caught his hand halting him from his dangerous suggestion.

"I'll be fine. Please... just rest for now." Laotian said, his tone almost begging. When Daniel nodded okay, he kissed Daniel's forehead and stood disappearing to the toilet room.

"Will he really be okay?" Daniel mumbled to himself, his cheeks still blushing red. He quickly settled on his bed and watched at the toilet's door wondering what the Alpha was doing inside.