The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 1096

William shrugged nonchalantly, “Mom, I have my dad, Uncle Leopold will always just be my uncle. If he’s as cool as a real uncle, that’s cool with me.”

Aurelia felt torn. She wanted to respect her son’s wishes and be considerate of Arnold’s feelings, but she couldn’t keep the truth from Leopold forever.

Leopold was just too innocent and too pitiful.

When the beans were spilled, would he be so ticked off he would keel over?

Even if he didn’t drop dead on the spot, he would surely give her the cold shoulder for weeks on end, maybe even lock her in a freezer till she’s half a popsicle.

Musing over it, she couldn’t help but shiver.

Leopold, oblivious to her turmoil, was lost in his thoughts.

Could William really be the reincarnation of Liam? Was this his way to spite Leopold for not protecting him better by choosing to be Arnold’s son?

His heart twisted painfully at the thought.

After dinner, Aurelia called William aside for a chat.

“Honey, about your dad, I need to talk to you again,” she said seriously.

William caught on that she meant Uncle Leopold, not Arnold.

“Mom, you’re not gonna try to make me call Uncle Leopold my dad, are you? I thought we agreed and you wouldn’t push me.”

Aurelia stroked his hair with a solemn look, “You are Leopold’s son, and that’s a fact we can’t change. Sooner or later, you'll have to take your rightful place. I believe Arnold has prepared himself for that.”