The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 112

He replied with a grim look on his face.

[It's a hassle for you to take care of my mom. I'll have someone take over. Thanks for your hard work.]

[You know how bad Amanda's depression is. I just want her to be happy, that's all.]

Heather's words reminded Everett of the year his mother tried to kill herself in the bathroom. The whole floor was covered by a stinging view of blood.

The cause was his refusal to follow his family's wishes and get engaged to Heather.

Ever since Amanda got severe depression, she's been increasingly controlling and throwing fits over everything. She even tried to off herself over minor setbacks, like the time she swallowed half a bottle of sleeping pills just because her housekeeper wanted to quit.

The doctors said she was fragile from the trauma of being kidnapped, and the only treatment was rest and indulging her as much as possible.

Everett's hand fell on the screen. He didn't reply to Heather for a long time.

A moment later, Kevin knocked on the door, "Mr. Lopez, you wanted to see me?"

"Mhm, put Dorothy's name on this research project."

"Alright!"

Upon hearing this, Kevin was genuinely happy for Dorothy. She was a newbie for sure, but she worked hard and never complained. Plus, she did well in the previous projects. Adding her name was perfectly reasonable.

"Guide her more in the future. Make sure her resume stays clean." Everett had to prepare for all possibilities.

Just making a move towards Dorothy wasn't enough; he also needed her to lean towards him.

"I understand, Mr. Lopez."

...

At dinner.

Dorothy would've just nibbled on some bread and continued working if Kevin didn’t give her three calls in a row to ask her downstairs.

As soon as she entered the hotel restaurant, she saw Kevin heading towards her with a beaming smile.

Before Dorothy could look away, she accidentally locked eyes with him.

She instinctively looked elsewhere, pretending she hadn't seen anything.

"I've sent the project credit information to HQ. Once the legal department approves it, we can start using the new contract." Kevin purposely mentioned this to Everett in front of Dorothy.

Dorothy understood that this was Kevin's way of reminding her.

"Um... thanks for your support, Mr. Lopez." Having come this far, all she could do was pluck up the courage to talk to Everett.

By nodding slightly, Everett indicated that he heard her.

During dinner, Dorothy kept her head down and ate. She didn’t say a single word.

She noticed that no garlic was used in any of the dishes she shared with Everett.

Maybe he specifically requested this?