The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 56

Who knows if he was tired, or if he just didn't feel like going out to buy stuff again the next day, unusually for him, he only asked once that night.

Even once managed to wear Dorothy out to the point where she didn't even want to lift a finger.

After Everett cleaned up, he lay down behind her, his arm gently resting on her waist. He, too, was exhausted, and soon the sound of steady breathing came from him.

She waited a while before slowly turning over and putting some distance between them.

Having lived alone for so many years, it was a bit strange having someone suddenly in her space.

Feeling thirsty, Dorothy tiptoed out of bed and poured herself a glass of water. As she was about to head back to bed, she noticed a flashing light on the phone on the table.

It was Everett's personal phone!

Pausing momentarily, curiosity got the better of her, and she went over to check it out, only to find a message from Heather.

[Your mom, Amanda's depression is acting up again. I can go back next week to see her. Don't worry about it. Your work is important. I'll stay with her for the check-up.]

There was a message before that one, but she couldn't see it without unlocking the phone.

Dorothy took a sip of the water and went back to bed, but she couldn't sleep anymore.

They were the perfect couple, indeed.

That was something that everyone in the company and Everett's family had come to accept.

It was clear that the Lopez family really liked Heather. She was even trusted to take care of Everett's mother.

As for her, she was becoming more and more of an awkward presence.

She wanted to terminate the contract and withdraw, but she didn't have the financial means to do so. She wanted to pretend she knew nothing, but all signs pointed to her being a substitute for Heather. Everything she had was thanks to Heather.

After a lot of thinking, the only option she had was to make money as quickly as possible and get out of this awkward couple situation.

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The next morning, Dorothy woke up and was about to stretch when she realized that Everett was still in bed!

She was so adamant, it was like she was back in middle school, playing by the rules, taking everything seriously. She took every joke as the real deal.

"How's the due diligence for this project?" Everett didn't tease her anymore and started dressing while asking.

Dorothy averted her eyes and quickly got out of bed to get the documents she had prepared.

"We're almost there. There are just a few things that need some more time. I suspected they might try to falsify some information, so I left my number when retrieving the documents. This way, if they want to view or switch them, the Commerce Bureau would have to notify me first."

Everett nodded approvingly, "You've thought this through."

"It's all thanks to you, Mr. Lopez, for giving me this opportunity!"

"If you're so grateful, would you do something for me?" He paused while buttoning up his shirt.

Dorothy nodded immediately, "Go ahead!"

"Accompany me back to the Lopez family’s home this weekend."