The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 490

Dorothy’s expression was slightly unnatural as she mumbled, “No, nothing.”

Quincy eyed her and then let out a light chuckle. “Taking care of a patient can be exhausting, huh?”

“Mm–hmm…”

It really was exhausting.

Quincy seemed to understand completely and gave her a supportive pat on the shoulder. “Why don’t you catch some more sleep? I’ll come back later.”

“No, you should tend to his bandages–that’s more important!”

The last thing Dorothy wanted was to be alone in a room with Everett.

It was mainly because the pains on her back and legs!

Quincy, oblivious to the tension that had filled the room moments earlier, entered with the medical supplies and commented, “Why does it feel so stuffy in here? It’s like there’s a… a smell…”

Dorothy’s scalp tingled at her words. She felt guilty, and she couldn’t bring herself to look up.

A terrifying thought struck her!

be like this for the

Mr. Lopez?” Quincy’s voice floated from

responded, “Pretty

moved to his side and carefully began to unwrap the bandage, then frowned slightly. “Did you move around too much in your sleep? The

still hadn’t dared to turn around. He replied, “Maybe I did

as she jotted down notes on her clipboard. She then checked the monitor readings and nodded in satisfaction. “But it does look like you’re on the mend. You’ll have to stay in bed today. But if all goes well, we can remove the monitors tomorrow,

around a bit.”

“Alright, thank you.”

leave, Everett stopped her and asked with his voice low, “Can I take

You’ll have to stick to the sponge. Is something bothering you?” She noticed his deep frown.

just uncomfortable after sweating.”

room has air conditioning; you could turn it on!”

and smiled,

feeling as though both patients were acting oddly

the door closed, Dorothy, frustrated, gritted her teeth. “Are you trying to make sure everyone knows what

yet he kept deliberately bringing it up!

just asked about the shower. I didn’t say anything else.” Everett replied, his handsome face regaining some color, In fact, he

going to go stay at

“Fine. Go ahead.”