The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Why would you think that? Kenneth is not better than me, I top him in every way."

Everett continued his sarcastic comments while allowing her to shower him with kisses. It was rare for him to act this way, so Dorothy couldn't tell if he was genuinely upset or just joking around. She hurried to appease him.

"No way! You're absolutely the best!"

"If I'm that great, when do you plan on taking me to meet your parents?"

The moment Everett said this, Dorothy's face froze.

"Meet the parents?"

Her parents were practically non-existent in her life now. Maxton Sanchez was as good as dead to her.

"Is there a problem?" Everett asked, as if it were the most natural thing in the world. "We have a child together, and I've only formally met your mother once. You've never acknowledged me in front of her. In the old days, I would be considered the secret lover who wasn't approved by the elders!"

"You... want to meet my mom?"

I do

but every time he saw Kenneth, he was reminded that Kenneth had been the one attending Bella's memorials as the son-in-law! And him? He hadn't even had the

was a sore point

believed he was being fair in this

Dorothy had not expected

approval while she was alive, to assure her that I could

lip, "I thought after your mother's incident... it would be best

"It doesn't have to be right now. I'm not asking you to take me to her grave immediately, especially since I haven't taken good care of you and your illness hasn't been cured! Once I find the antidote, I want to stand

he saw Dorothy's

"Everett..."

it hurts me to

the tears spilling from her eyes, "Our best days are

vigorously, "Yeah, with you by

followed