The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1033

He was in no shape to work back at the office. But the last place he wanted to go was back to Bay Residence. He feared his act wouldn't hold up, that his eyes would betray him when he looked at her, and Dorothy would see right through him.

Standing outside the towering glass building of Lopez Corporation, Jeffrey watched him attempt to exit the car, his usually composed figure swaying slightly. Worried, Jeffrey hurriedly opened his door to steady him.

"Are you sure you're up for this? Maybe you should head back to Bay Residence and rest. Dorothy must be waiting for you at home, she sounded really worried when she called me!"

"Jeffrey." Everett looked up at him, "I've decided, I'm pulling Dorothy out of this mess."

It took a moment for Jeffrey to grasp the full meaning of his words.

"Starting now?"

"After my mom passed, it just seems like the natural course of action."

Otherwise, distancing himself from Dorothy suddenly wouldn't make Quincy believe it either! Given their past, it would add a layer of credibility.

"..." Jeffrey pursed his lips, his throat dry. Although it was his idea and he had advised Everett twice, thinking about their tumultuous relationship still made him sigh. After all this drama, who knew how long it would take for them to get back together?

"Today, at the funeral home, watching my mom lying there, do you know what I was thinking?"

"Dorothy?"

"Yeah, I can't bear the thought of her lying there too." He'd rather die first!

Jeffrey sighed, "Yeah, especially Dorothy. She's not as carefree as Karen, always overthinking!"

At the heart of it, Dorothy felt unworthy of Everett. That's why she was always so cautious and worked so hard, stemming from her insecurities. Unlike Karen, who had no such issues. Whether she wanted to cry or throw a fit, Jeffrey had no choice but to treat her like royalty, his Achilles' heel. Just the mention of going back to her parents' house was enough to scare him; fearing her parents might actually support their divorce if they thought their daughter was unhappy.

"Since you've made up your mind, don't overthink it!" Jeffrey said sternly, patting his shoulder, "Let me know if you need anything."

Everett hummed in agreement. He was about to walk away but then paused.

"Don't tell Karen about this."

She was terrible at keeping secrets.