The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 609

Dorothy gave him a girly gaze, “Double standards much? Dr. Quincy said she tried to give you a hand last time, and you wouldn't have it.”

Everett thought for a moment before he remembered the incident at the hospital in Swevia Country.

“She sure likes to talk, doesn’t she?”

“It’s not every day she meets someone like you.” Dorothy pulled out a chair and sat down, watching Everett hoist both kids into their seats. “She said you’d rather suffer than accept help.”

Everett placed a glass of milk in front of her, “I just don’t like other women touching me, that’s all.”

“You’re not worried about me getting jealous, are you?” The thought suddenly popped into Dorothy’s head.

It seemed like he was always especially cold and distant towards Quincy, much like how he had been with Heather at first.

Everett smirked at her, “Would you get jealous?”

“I’m not as petty as you are. Dr. Quincy’s just treating you.”

That would be so unreasonable if she started getting jealous of his doctor.

“I kind of wish you were petty.”

For years, his self-discipline was all that kept him in line. Dorothy didn't seem to care or bother.

Dorothy shot him a glance. She said nothing but her smile lingered.

“I had Kevin book us flights to Snowfall City.” After breakfast, Everett tidied up the toys that Abigail and Langston had been playing with.

Dorothy knew that his obsession with cleanliness wasn’t cured, just temporarily subdued.

“Great,” she said, wrapping her arms around Everett from behind. “It’s a shame Snowfall City isn’t living up to its name right now.”

“It will snow eventually.” Everett turned around to embrace her fully. “We can stay in Snowfall City for a while.”

“What about your work?”

“Jeffrey’s got it covered.”

Dorothy shook her head with a smile, “Let's not. Your health is what’s important. We need to get you back to Swevia County as soon as possible.”