Chapter 286

“Stop it! It’s not her fault!” Jeffrey urged. “You’ve already caused the death of her mother How could you

have the heart to do that?”

He didn’t approve of Everett and Dorothy’s relationship either. Because he thought Everett was being

irrational and his emotions were impeding his career. But he never thought of forcing Dorothy away

from him in such a devious, lethal way.

“We didn’t harm her mother. Her mother’s emotional instability led to her illness and death.”

“We both know what really happened We have been friends for many years, and I haven’t told Everett

about this. I kept this a secret for you, but that’s all I can do for you. Don’t expect to use me anymore.”

Then Jeffrey hung up.

Heather stared at the now dark screen with her eyebrows furrowed in deep thought.

Something was off.

Jeffrey’s reaction was clearly protective of Dorothy. They had met overseas before, but Jeffrey hadn’t

shown any favoritism towards Dorothy at that time. Now, however, he was constantly warning Heather

to leave Dorothy alone.

This could only mean that Dorothy had reappeared.

Something must have happened between them again.

“Dorothy. Why won’t you just disappear?!”

The next morning. Dorothy went straight from the hotel to the construction site.

She was surprised to see Lane talking to Austin from afar.

She thought she had made it clear to Lane that she wouldn’t consider him, so he should have left the

country. Why was he still here?

Austin was the first to notice Dorothy. He waved cheerfuly at her then walked over with Lane

“If you’re not feeling well, you don’t have to come to the construction site. It’s dusty here. It’s not a

place for a lady.” Austin’s attitude towards Dorothy had become more and more respectful, all thanks to

whatever Lane had told him.

He was obsequious, flattering, and overly respectful

Not at all the way a supervisor should behave towards an employee.

“There are many things here that need supervision and finalization. I’m strict about the details, and I

worry that they might cut comers when I’m

not around.”

“I’m here too, so you can just tell me.” Austin quickly added, “Oh, I just remembered I have something

else to do. You two chat, I’ll leave first.”

He didn’t was for Dorothy to respond and tunned to leave, as if someone were chasing him

Once Austin left, only Dorothy and Lane were left. An awkward atmosphere hung between them

“Um. I should go too.”

“You don’t really have a husband, do you?” Lane asked.

Dorothy was speechless

Dorothy didn’t expect Lane to say that outright.

She was taken aback and just stood there staring at him.

“You made up the husband because you didn’t want to be pursued “Lane continued.

“You’re overthinking Not only do I have a husband, but I also have a daughter. Surely you don’t think I

made that up too?”

Lane smiled as his thin lips curled up.

“You do have a daughter, but she’s not two years old, right?”

“What do you know?”

“Jeffrey told me everything about you and Me Lopez Lane’s gaze met her frantic eyes. “Including your

manage history”