Then, Dorothy saw Everett’s name changed into the “typing…” indicator.
But nothing came through, and it reverted to just his name.
A few seconds later, the typing resumed.
Dorothy waited with bated breath, curious about what he might have to say, so she kept the chat open, her gaze fixed on the screen.
After what seemed like an eternity of indecision, Everett finally sent a message.
[Sorry, sent it by accident.]
[Oh.]
She half-expected Everett to use the kids as a shield, claiming they were messing around with his phone.
Dorothy’s eyes lingered on her own response, the single “Oh,” feeling as though the conversation had crashed and burned.
Wanting to keep the dialogue going, she typed out: [Are you with Abigail and Langston?]
Karen had once told her that if she wanted to prolong a conversation, she should keep asking questions. After all, if someone wants to keep talking to you, they'll answer any question.
Sure enough, Everett replied promptly.
[No, they're at the hotel. I've arranged for a tutor to give them lessons. Just finished a meeting, I'm in the car.]
As he recounted his whereabouts, Dorothy felt a pang of nostalgia, almost as if they had never separated.
She really wanted to ask Everett if he would go along with his father’s wishes to be with Quincy, but she knew that asking would tear down too many pretenses.
For now, she was content with this dynamic—ex-wife and ex-husband, the occasional WhatsApp message, and two kids as the link between them.
At least, that was what Dorothy told herself to ease her mind.
Unsure of what else to ask and seeing that Everett had said all there was to say, Dorothy was about to put her phone away.
“It's just a cold.”
Everett’s voice was slightly rough, raspy even.
“You’ve got that conference in Liberty City tomorrow. We should at least stop for some medicine so you can get a good night’s sleep.”
“Have you looked over the guest list for the Liberty City summit?” Everett deftly sidestepped the concern, flipping through his schedule on his tablet.
Sighing, Kevin murmured, “I’ve checked the list. Companies that have crossed us before aren’t invited this time. I would’ve declined otherwise.”
“Okay, good.”
Everett nodded, then rubbed his temples.
He kept saying he was fine, but the discomfort was real. Ever since that incident with Heather, his health had taken a hit. Just a brush with the cold air, and he was already feeling under the weather.
Taking advantage of a red light, Kevin bit his lip and spoke up nervously, “Mr. Lopez, if you’re not going to take care of yourself, I might just have to tell Ms. Sanchez and let her handle you.”
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The readers' comments on the novel: The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires
Why didn't Jeffrey call Everett from the office? Lock his door instruct security to not let anyone in and speak to Everett on the phone? Or send him a text giving him a quick summary of what's up and that he's on his way over. That way when he runs into Heather on his way out he informs her Everett already knows....
The children's stories are si boring. This book is like torture. I've put in so much time I have to see this through but it's becoming more difficult....
Finish this already...
Why are you delaying the updates? You wait over a month just to give us 5 chapters?...
Again no updates in weeks, is this where the story ends?...
Can you please just post the whole book this is dragging out and no updates in weeks...
Felicity s hold grow up n relise that craving is playing n finish getting back together correctly with mile n get married and Abigail needs to grow up n stop being shelter by her parent n realize that the other women is lying n getting her to hpget a divorce with Craig, n Craig needs to be to pride to see what's really going on n stop being dumb...
This story is getting boring already. Just wrap it up 🙏...
Can you please convey this to the person who owns this website? Update “find me in your labyrinth” novel please...author is MIA since 12/4......
I don't agree with not letting him in. That just seems cruel and besides wasn't the whole point of getting pregnant again was for him to experience and travel the journey of pregnancy with her?...