"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?"

do

that Kenneth had been the one

was a sore point for

being fair in this matter, without guilt

about this." Dorothy

never had the chance to earn her approval while she was alive, to assure her

your mother's incident... it

taken good care of you and your illness hasn't been cured! Once I find the antidote, I want to stand tall and tell your mother that I will take excellent care

Dorothy's eyes well up

"Everett..."

cry, it hurts me to see

her eyes, "Our best

nodded vigorously, "Yeah, with you by

someone who followed through

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255