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

want to pressure Dorothy, 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

sore point

was being fair in this

this." Dorothy had not

your mom, your only family. I never had the chance to earn her approval while she was alive, to assure her that I could take good care of you. Now that she's passed, I naturally want to pay my respects as

thought after your mother's incident... it would be best if we never

I haven't taken good care of you and your illness hasn't been cured! Once

he saw Dorothy's eyes well

"Everett..."

it hurts me

the tears spilling from her eyes, "Our best days

you by my side, I will

someone who followed