Chapter 491

Dorothy could hardly believe the man in front of her was the same person she knew. It was as if he’d been possessed by some mischievous spirit!

If anyone from the Lopez Corporation saw him now, lounging about like some kind of loafer, they’d rub their eyes in disbelief.

Come on, this was Mr. Lopez, the embodiment of self–restraint and icy composure, who had managed to stay scandal–free despite the turbid world of business that he thrived in!

“Is this all you think about when I’m around?”

“With you by my side, it’s impossible to think of anything else.”

Just as Dorothy was about to respond, there was another knock on the door.

She opened the door and found Jonathan standing there. His lips twitched into a faint, emotionless smile upon seeing her. “How’s Everett doing?”

“Dr. Quincy said he’s doing great. He’ll be off the monitors by tomorrow.” Of course, Dorothy didn’t mention the little incident of Everett unstitching his wound.

and they all knew what

in a hushed tone, “Could you please spare us a few minutes? I need to have a word with him alone.”

suspicion, Dorothy moved to

suddenly spoke up from the hospital bed, “There’s nothing that

to let her hear things firsthand than

was a very insecure woman. The more he kept from her, the more unsettled she’d feel.

was no doubt not fond of such an

not some doting lover distracted by a woman’s presence. Didn’t he just put a

a smile and said, “Everett, I should check on Karen anyway. She did come with me, after all. I need

settled in.”

Everett could object, Jonathan was already agreeing, “I’ll have someone escort you.”

“Thank you.”

and left the

smile that had graced Everett’s handsome face vanished, replaced once more by his usual

and noble demeanor.

“Why avoid her?”

the Lopez family!” Jonathan’s response was blunt, leaving no room for Everett to harbor

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