The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 144

"Mom, relax. I went to do a paternity test on Heather’s DNA. We need the results before we can expose this. Otherwise, we're just shooting in the dark. Heather could easily turn it around on us and sue us."

After all, she was a lawyer by trade, so they had to play by the book.

"Alright! I'll back you up when the time comes." Bella took her daughter's hand and patted it. "I'm sorry you've been dragged into this. This feud was supposed to have ended by now."

"Mom, I can take anything as long as you're safe."

Dorothy didn't want to make this public, but with Heather pushing her buttons, she had no choice but to fight back.

The video, of course, was sent to Bella at Heather's behest.

Everything was orchestrated to bait Bella.

At this point, their words meant nothing. No one would believe them, especially if this blew up. Dorothy's reputation would be tarnished, and even the news of her betraying the company could reach Amanda's ears. The Lopez family would never accept such a woman.

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"Heather, I'm here to see you." Outside the hospital room, Amanda walked in wearing a light purple mandarin gown, making her look elegant and noble. She was carrying a pot of chicken soup that was specially cooked for Heather.

Upon seeing Amanda, Heather struggled to get up.

Amanda quickly moved to stop her. "You just got out of surgery; don't push yourself. You should've told me you were in the hospital. I had to pry it out of Everett."

"I didn't want to worry you." Heather replied weakly as her pale face showed her frailty.

"You should've told me anyway! What happened? I thought your surgery was successful."

"Sweetheart, I know Everett has made things difficult for you, but once you marry into our family, I promise we won't mistreat you. Everett has been very busy lately. When I went to his place yesterday, it was dark, and he still wasn't home."

Amanda went to Everett's place?

"You went into Bay Residence?"

"Yes." Amanda recalled the maid. "Everett even hired someone to clean for him. I was quite surprised. He has changed a lot over the years. I believe he'll treat you better in the future. After all, your contribution to the Lopez Corporation is undeniable."

Heather chuckled. "Everett told you that the girl was hired to clean?"

"The maid herself told me." Amanda saw Heather laughing and frowned. "Why do you seem like you’re doubting this?"

"Don't overthink." Heather quickly responded. "Your health isn't good, so you shouldn’t get upset."