The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 286

"Stop it! It's not her fault!" Jeffrey urged. "You’ve already caused the death of her mother. How could you have the heart to do that?”

He didn’t approve of Everett and Dorothy’s relationship either. Because he thought Everett was being irrational and his emotions were impeding his career. But he never thought of forcing Dorothy away from him in such a devious, lethal way.

"We didn't harm her mother. Her mother's emotional instability led to her illness and death."

"We both know what really happened! We have been friends for many years, and I haven’t told Everett about this. I kept this a secret for you, but that’s all I can do for you. Don't expect to use me anymore.”

Then Jeffrey hung up.

Heather stared at the now-dark screen with her eyebrows furrowed in deep thought.

Something was off.

Jeffrey’s reaction was clearly protective of Dorothy. They had met overseas before, but Jeffrey hadn’t shown any favoritism towards Dorothy at that time. Now, however, he was constantly warning Heather to leave Dorothy alone.

This could only mean that Dorothy had reappeared.

Something must have happened between them again.

“Dorothy… Why won’t you just disappear?!”

...

The next morning, Dorothy went straight from the hotel to the construction site.

She was surprised to see Lane talking to Austin from afar.

She thought she had made it clear to Lane that she wouldn’t consider him, so he should have left the country. Why was he still here?

Austin was the first to notice Dorothy. He waved cheerfully at her, then walked over with Lane.

“If you’re not feeling well, you don’t have to come to the construction site. It’s dusty here. It’s not a place for a lady.” Austin’s attitude towards Dorothy had become more and more respectful, all thanks to whatever Lane had told him.

Dorothy didn’t expect Lane to say that outright.

She was taken aback and just stood there staring at him.

“You made up the husband because you didn’t want to be pursued.” Lane continued.

“You’re overthinking. Not only do I have a husband, but I also have a daughter. Surely you don’t think I made that up too?”

Lane smiled as his thin lips curled up.

“You do have a daughter, but she's not two years old, right?”

“What do you know?”

“Jeffrey told me everything about you and Mr. Lopez.” Lane’s gaze met her frantic eyes. “Including your marriage history.”