Dorothy watched as Quincy affectionately called Everett's father by his first name, Jonathan. It suggested there might be more to the relationship between their families.
"So, you and Everett's dad...?" she inquired with a hint of curiosity.
"Oh, my dad and Jonathan have been friends for years," Quincy explained with a smile. "I used to hang out at Jonathan’s residence all the time as a kid. I haven’t met Mr. Lopez a lot though. He was usually away at college here in the States, while I grew up abroad."
"That's impressive, considering how well you speak the local dialect." Dorothy complimented.
Quincy beamed at the praise. "Thanks! I like to think I've got a knack for it."
The two girls chatted and made their way to Quincy’s consultation room.
Quincy first checked Dorothy’s wound, then disinfected the surgical site, and applied a salve she had developed herself.
"Make sure you apply this every day. It's helpful with pain relief and reducing inflammation!" Quincy instructed, then paused, her concern evident. "Actually, why don't you come by daily? I'll take care of it for you. That way, you won't forget it and neglect your own health."
Dorothy tried to protest, "I shouldn’t be bothering you. I can manage."
"No trouble at all! I'm a doctor; it's what I do." Quincy stood up, and her voice as gentle as ever. "I'll walk you back to Mr. Lopez's ward now."
Dorothy nodded in agreement. "Sounds good."
...
By the time Dorothy returned, night had fully descended.
She was greeted by the savory aroma of a hospital meal as she stepped into the room.
Hearing her entrance, Everett immediately called out. "Dorothy?"
"It's me."
Everett was confined to lying on the bed. His movements were limited, so he couldn't see who was entering. He had to guess.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires
Sometimes Karen can be such a drama queen and immature....
For some reason I am now feeling suspicious about Kevin's new girlfriend....
I really hope this Perdita person is not a new villain....
I too echoed the sentiments of pppplllleeeaaaassssseeeeee bring this drama to an end. I beg of you!...
Really please finish this book and upload the full story so it can end. It's been drugout for so long!...
The intimate scenes in this story or uncomfortable to read. They either come off as being forced, painful, or simply not enjoyable....
Okay I left a long while ago and came back. Looks like it's been updated but still not done lol. I'll maybe wait 6 months before coming back and it'll probably still be going on. It's like a soap opera instead of a novel...
Kenneth is confirming something I've been thinking about him for several hundred chapters ago and that is he is a future murder suicide perpetrator. And after reading chapter 1275 yeah it's just brought the thought back....
How could Jeffrey throw the knife down at the scene of the crime with both their fingerprints on there?...
Again no update, so is this where it ends? Or post the whole book. Your dragging this out...