Chapter 422

Dorothy knew that Everett’s insistence on having her return to the Lopez Corporation was a setup–a chess move in his grand strategy. And sure enough, barely a day back and he was already itching to introduce her to Langston, and then he would find out what was going on!

As Dorothy pieced this together, she reminded herself to tread carefully around this man. Traps could lurk in the most innocuous of places.

She hoped that when she did see Langston, nothing would give them away.

Deep down, though, she yearned to see her son, to know how he was doing.

“You don’t seem surprised about my having a son, Everett suddenly said, breaking into her thoughts

Dorothy snapped back to the present, shrugged nonchalantly, and said, “Should I be? We’ve been divorced for over four years. You’re a grown man, so remarrying and having kids is hardly unusual.”

“announced my marriage this year.”

“Oh, well then, congratulations!”

She had zero interest in prolonging this conversation.

chat about Everett’s new bride, which would only remind her of the bite

thought you’d be curious about my marriage.”

I still have a mountain of paperwork to get through. Let’s meet the project manager sooner, so I can get back to

a slight nod,

outside his

the place, having just been there a few days

to open the car door

“Do I really need to come in? If you’ve arranged for your son to be taken care of, can’t we just head out?”

nutritional needs, I prefer to cook myself. You haven’t had lunch, right? Join us.”

I’m married–it’s not appropriate for us

precisely because we’re both married that there’s nothing to be

Dorothy was speechless.

odd sound reasonable, leaving

debating whether to get out of the car or

Kenneth calling!

name ‘Kenneth‘ was large enough for Everett to

car and walked to

you’ll pick me up after and we’ll go together! Yes, see you tonight!”

to find Everett’s eyes fixed on her clearly

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