The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 671

Her gaze flickered with a tremor as his eyes burned with an intensity and sincerity that was almost too much to bear.

"Everett."

"I'm here."

"Your mother..."

"Don’t worry about her," Everett interjected with a soothing voice, "My mom and dad have always been put on a pedestal. They can't stand anyone singing out of tune with them. Whatever they do or say, you don’t need to think twice about it! As their son, I can't control their thoughts, but I know exactly what I want, and they certainly can't control me either."

He treated what he didn’t want to hear like water off a duck's back.

He could not silence them, but he could cover his ears.

Dorothy's lips parted slightly, but she could not bring herself to voice the remaining thoughts.

She looked down and offered a wry smile, saying, "Everett, is this your first act of rebellion? No wonder your parents are taken aback."

"Not really." Everett’s arms firmly encircled her slender waist as he exhaled deeply. "My mom had some rough times before and ended up with severe mental health issues on top of a heart condition. So, over the years, our communication has been simple—if I agree with them, I listen; if I don’t, I won’t argue, but I won’t follow through either."

"Your parents do love you deeply."

"Yeah." Everett had to admit that much.

As the only son of the Lopez family, he was the apple of their eye.

Dorothy’s grip loosened a bit, but Everett immediately tightened his hold.

"Don't be afraid, Dorothy. You're the only Mrs. Lopez I approve of."

She looked up, meeting Everett's gaze.

The exact words, again.

"Let’s talk about the future when it comes, shall we?"

"Dorothy!"

There was a hint of urgency in Everett's voice.