"I can't hold back much longer."

Dorothy really didn't want to continue this topic with him anymore!

Every single time, she'd end up blushing and speechless, unable to get the upper hand in their conversations!

Ever since they moved in together, his way with words just seemed to get sharper by the day, often leaving Dorothy too embarrassed to even listen. Such a stark contrast to the cool, aristocratic Mr. Lopez everyone sees in public!

Who would've thought, huh? The CEO of Lopez Corporation, spouting just about anything behind closed doors...

After leaving the Trust-E diner, Everett picked up Abigail and Langston before heading back to Bay Residence.

On the way, Dorothy mentioned their trip to Everglow City, ending with, "If you're swamped with work, it's okay to skip it. Don't push yourself." "I'd ditch work in a heartbeat to go."

"Mr. Lopez, why do I get the feeling you're not as obsessed with work these days?" Dorothy remembered Everett as a total workaholic.

Seems like ever since that detox incident and his hospital stint, his focus had shifted away from the company.

over and hugged her from

isn't it okay for me

you slacking. I'm just worried you're neglecting your responsibilities for me. It's just a trip; we can always go another time. But if Lopez

Dorothy couldn't

have you been secretly reading up on pick-up lines or something?" How does he

respond, Langston, who was munching on a snack, chimed

Dad's always been like this. You just never noticed! I'm sick

walked over and ruffled Langston's hair, "Too much chatter! Don't want the new gaming system anymore?" Langston's eyes widened, "Whoa, Dad, you're

made

paused, then added,

a while since Dorothy

forgotten Everett had taken that troubled

doing okay

asked, Everett's

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