The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 208

"It's nothing; I'm just tired." Dorothy evaded his outstretch hand. "We can talk about it tomorrow."

Kevin was stuck in the middle, feeling helpless. He wanted to say something but couldn't find the right words.

Everett glanced at him and spoke in his deep voice, "You should go rest, Kevin."

"Okay."

Once Kevin had left, Dorothy had already retreated into the bedroom.

Everett stood in the foyer for a while before making his way to the bedroom and gently pushing the door open.

Dorothy was already in bed, still dressed in her clothes. Her eyes were closed, and it was hard to tell if she was asleep or pretending to be.

After a moment's pause, Everett was about to leave and have someone investigate what had happened in the hospital when Dorothy suddenly called out to him.

"Everett, I said I'm tired."

"Then rest; I won't disturb you. I'll sleep in the guest room tonight."

Dorothy sat up in bed, looking at him seriously. Her lips moved a few times, but no words came out.

Everett walked back while taking a deep breath. "Or should I call the doctor to check on you?"

"The tiredness I'm feeling won't be cured by sleep." Dorothy avoided his gaze and began talking while looking down. "I visited my mom today and saw how well Kenneth was getting along with her. She's always hoped that I would end up with Kenneth. She doesn’t want me to reach above my station with the Lopez family."

"What do you mean?"

"In your eyes, the difference between marrying me and marrying Kenneth is just a balance of reality and benefits?"

"What else could it be? Everett, I wasn't interested in you when I was in middle school. Suddenly, after graduation, I should be interested? You're so naive!" Dorothy scoffed. "If you weren't the CEO of Lopez Corporation and if you couldn't pay for my mother's medical treatment, then after our first night together, I wouldn't bother contacting you again."

Her scornful laugh was like a slap in the face to Everett's pride.

Dorothy thought he would be furious. She thought he would even lash out at her.

But he didn't.

There was nothing.

The air in the room seemed to freeze; neither of them said a word until the corners of his eyes turned red, his voice trembling slightly as he said, "I don't believe it."