Everett's mind clearly didn't approach this one. He paused for several seconds before gently patting Dorothy's hand, "Your health isn't the best right now. I do want another child, but not under these circumstances." He was still unsure about the extent of the poison lingering in her system. Talking about having a child now felt almost like a death sentence to her.

"Oh." She muttered.

Everett had made his stance clear, and knowing Dorothy, she wasn't one to push back.

But that night, she seemed less than cooperative with Everett.

After one attempt, Dorothy claimed she was too tired. She retreated to the bathroom for a shower, and then curled up under the covers to sleep.

was bothering

take a cold shower to cool

woke up, Everett had already left for the

had taken the tto prepare oatmeal,

momentarily regressed to

through the system.' Dorothy paused for a moment, then chuckled, "About that... I deactivated my account when I left Lopez Corporation and

Lopez had

restored," Kevin said with a hint of amusement in his voice. "You've known Mr. Lopez for years. Aren't you aware of his temperament? He verbally agreed to your resignation but deep down, he didn't want you to leave; he just lacked a reason to

abound, yet he's managed to stay true to his principles, which is rare." Kevin wasn't from high society, but his job exposed him to that circle often! Which among them didn't have a scandal or two out there after their marriage? Not to mention the children brought forth by women from

for Everett to remain unaffected and unassimilated was truly

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