The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1047

"Mmm."

Everett couldn't keep his gaze on her for too long, quickly averting his eyes.

"Will you be coming home tonight?"

It took Dorothy a moment of internal struggle before she could voice her question.

She was afraid of receiving an answer she didn't want, afraid it might irritate Everett, but...

But she needed to know.

"Not sure."

"Daddy, can you come home tonight, please?" Abigail piped up, voicing the question Dorothy didn't dare to ask.

Langston was a clever one; he had sensed something off between their parents when Kevin hinted at pretending to be sick.

Seeing that they might have had a fight, he reluctantly decided to play along.

"Yeah, Daddy, please come home tonight! I have so many questions for you."

With both kids pleading, it would seem suspicious if Everett refused, potentially raising Dorothy's suspicions.

A sudden coldness couldn't be too apparent.

"I'll come home after work, then."

"Yay! Awesome! I love you, Daddy!" Abigail cheered, planting a kiss on his cheek.

Everett had no defense against his daughter.

Hearing his promise to come home, Dorothy visibly relaxed.

Everett didn't look at her again, putting down his daughter before heading towards the door.

Just as he reached it, Dorothy suddenly stepped forward, grabbing his hand!

"Everett, wait."

"Hmm?" He turned around instinctively.

"Kenneth was in a car accident and is in the hospital now. Karen said he's out of danger and moved to a regular room. I want to go see him."

Kenneth.

His biggest rival.

Everett's expression turned complex for a moment.

"Well, my cousin's in the hospital, isn't he? I was with Karen, taking care of him till late last night."

"..." Everett frowned, "Dorothy's going to see Kenneth at the hospital today."

"Oh." Jeffrey was still not catching on.

Everett massaged his temples.

"When Dorothy visits, make sure you're there."

"No, I'm not there! I mean, Dorothy... she's not coming today, is she?" Jeffrey was confused.

"I mean, when she goes to see Kenneth today, you, you must be present, keep an eye on things."

It took Jeffrey a moment to catch on, then he burst into laughter.

"What, afraid someone's going to steal your girl?"

"Isn't your cousin the best at that?"

"He doesn't go after anyone else, just yours." Jeffrey enjoyed the drama, "Who knows, maybe this accident reignites some old flames! His accident this time, it's all because of Dorothy!"

Speaking of which, Jeffrey had to admit, that was some dedication.