The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 527

"No, no, you've got it all wrong!" Quincy waved his hands dismissively, "It's just that I've never seen anyone with such a severe case of neat freak. I tried to give him a hand the day outside the hospital room, but he'd rather hobble along in pain than accept help."

Dorothy knew that was something Everett was capable of.

"He's stubborn as a mule."

Quincy chuckled, "I guess you're the only one who dares to speak so candidly about the president of Lopez Corporation."

Dorothy tugged at the corner of her mouth, remaining silent, not feeling any sense of privilege. An ugly ducky like her had nothing to brag about in front of the real swan.

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Returning to the hospital room, Dorothy checked her phone again – still no reply from Karen.

Looks like she had another all-nighter!

Dorothy felt a wave of guilt, fearing Karen was staying up out of concern for her. It seemed like she was dragging others into her mess again.

"What did the doctor say?"

Everett had seized the opportunity of Dorothy's absence to open his laptop and tackle some work.

Otherwise, she'd nag him about resting instead.

"You can skip the shower; I'll give you another sponge bath in a bit."

Everett looked at her and pursed his lips in silence.

"What? Not keen on the idea?" Dorothy stopped in her tracks, arching an eyebrow, "Or should I find some other bombshell to come over?"

Everett's handsome face turned stern. The seriousness of him reminded people of an old fogey.

"I don't like that kind of joke."

"I was just kidding. I know you can't handle it." Dorothy turned to wet a washcloth for him, and upon her return, she sensed Everett really didn't want her fussing over him. "What's the matter now?"

"Uncomfortable."

At that word, Dorothy reacted like a startled deer, "Where does it hurt?"