The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1440

It was as if she understood every word, the baby stretched out a hand, slowly gesturing in the air before letting out a yawn.

"I'm getting sleepy again, but I'll chat with dad for a bit more before I go back to sleep!"

Dorothy found this scene incredibly heartwarming, until that comment made her burst into laughter.

"Are you sure she gets what you're saying?"

"It doesn't matter! She hears my voice every day, and she'll remember it. That way, she'll grow up to be daddy's little girl!"

And that, to him, was all that mattered.

Dorothy felt like they were on different wavelengths at the moment, so she sighed, thinking of heading to the bathroom to freshen up.

Seeing her attempt to get up, Everett was quick to offer a hand, still cradling their daughter with the other.

"Got the one-arm hold down already, have you?"

"Quick learner." A hint of pride flashed across his handsome face. "Not just the one-arm hold. I've mastered the burping, the airplane hold, you name it."

Everett was so protective of their daughter, he barely trusted the nanny with her. He'd have set up his laptop right beside her crib if he wasn't worried about the electronics being too close.

Dorothy was still tender from the C-section, so her movements were slow and careful.

Everett shadowed her every step, ready to catch her if needed.

"Take it slow, smaller steps."

"I'm okay! It's not as bad as you think."

Once in the bathroom, Dorothy wet a washcloth with warm water, then suddenly turned to Everett with a proposal.

"Everett, I want to discuss something with you, is that okay?"

"You know what I mean. I want to do it myself, not have someone else do it for me."

He pondered for a few seconds, still reluctant.

"Anything but that."

Dorothy sighed, "Don't you think, missing out on her own mother's milk might be something our child regrets?"

"I don't think so." Everett's response was swift. "If she ever brings it up, I'll explain it was for her mother's health. I believe our daughter will understand."

Moreover, he didn't see it as a significant loss.

Dorothy pouted, "But you said you'd agree to anything I suggested!"

He shrugged, "Guess I'm going back on my word then."