"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

worked my tail off before. Now, isn't it okay for me

neglecting your responsibilities for me. It's just a trip; we can always go another time.

Dorothy couldn't help

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

who was munching

been like this. You just

Langston's eyes widened, "Whoa, Dad, you're working on a new system? Is it a company project, or

mention of it made

Everett paused, then added,

been a while since Dorothy heard that

had taken that

he doing okay

moment Dorothy asked, Everett's

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