The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 96

That feeling was awful.

It's even worse than working overtime for a whole week.

Bella let out a sigh too, "Honey, I know I shouldn't always instill this fear of marriage in you. After all, you'll have to get married eventually and have a home of your own to rely on. But I just can't help worrying! I feel like all men are up to no good."

Thinking back, Dorothy's father was also gentle and considerate, without a single flaw. It was that fact that made Bella fall head over heels for him, even blocking her own way out.

"Mom, don't think about those things. You have surgery tomorrow. You should rest more." She tucked her mother in and smiled, "Finally, the surgery is happening. Nothing else matters to me."

She had been waiting for that day for a very long time.

After she put her mother to sleep, she found herself too excited to sleep.

She opened the internal software of the Lopez Corporation on her computer, wanting to organize her files again, but every time, she couldn't help but look at Everett's account.

He was still online.

Everett, the CEO, was really dedicated.

Dorothy stared at the screen for a while before she realized she was doing something only a love-struck woman would do.

She quickly looked away, but she couldn't get Everett's face out of her mind. That made her lose the mood to work, so she closed her computer and forced herself to sleep.

After who knew how long, she finally managed to fall asleep. In her drowsy state, she heard someone calling her name.

She opened her eyes and saw her mother dressed and sitting on the bed. Next to her were Kenneth and his parents.

"You're finally awake. You were working late again last night, weren't you? My daughter is just so career-driven."

Suddenly, she felt a jacket being draped over her. A refreshing mint scent filled her nostrils.

She turned around subconsciously.

It was Kenneth.

"You're not dressed warmly enough. You'll catch a cold."

"I'm fine." Dorothy declined his jacket. "Also, I'm really sorry! I didn't know my mom went to bother you again."

"I've told you before, as long as your mom is at ease, it's fine! Karen told me earlier that you've been working like crazy to save up for this surgery. Now that we're finally here, the most important thing is to make sure nothing goes wrong."

Dorothy looked down and thought for a long time before she finally spoke in a soft voice, "Mr. Nelson, you've seen the situation in my family. The doctor said that my mother's surgery won't be a one-time fix and could relapse at any time in the future. So, we're not suitable."