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.

what was bothering her, but didn't know what to

could just take a cold

by the tDorothy woke up, Everett

the tto prepare oatmeal, keeping it warm, and

have momentarily regressed

preserved the note, and then made her way to the dining room to eat while calling Kevin, "Did Everett tell you abouttaking over the project?" "Mr. Lopez briefed me! I'll send you the documents through the system.' Dorothy paused for a moment, then chuckled, "About that... I deactivated my account when I left Lopez Corporation and haven't applied for it again. I'm not officially back, so you might not be able to send it through. Just email it to me." Thinking she'd never return to Lopez Corporation, she had

Lopez had

aware of his temperament? He verbally agreed to your resignation but deep down, he didn't want you to leave; he

devoted man I've ever met! In his position, temptations 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 outside

such an environment, for Everett to remain unaffected and unassimilated

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255