Chapter 609

Dorothy gave him a girly gaze, “Double standards much? Dr. Quincy said she tried to give you a

hand last time, and you wouldn't have it.”

Everett thought for a moment before he remembered the incident at the hospital in Swevia Country.

“She sure likes to talk, doesn’t she?”

“It’s not every day she meets someone like you.” Dorothy pulled out a chair and sat down, watching

Everett hoist both kids into their seats. “She said you’d rather suffer than accept help.”

Everett placed a glass of milk in front of her, “I just don’t like other women touching me, that’s all.”

“You’re not worried about me getting jealous, are you?” The thought suddenly popped into Dorothy’s

head.

It seemed like he was always especially cold and distant towards Quincy, much like how he had

been with Heather at first.

Everett smirked at her, “Would you get jealous?”

“I’m not as petty as you are. Dr. Quincy’s just treating you.”

That would be so unreasonable if she started getting jealous of his doctor.

“I kind of wish you were petty.”

For years, his self-discipline was all that kept him in line. Dorothy didn't seem to care or bother.

Dorothy shot him a glance. She said nothing but her smile lingered.

“I had Kevin book us flights to Snowfall City.” After breakfast, Everett tidied up the toys that Abigail

and Langston had been playing with.

Dorothy knew that his obsession with cleanliness wasn’t cured, just temporarily subdued.

“Great,” she said, wrapping her arms around Everett from behind. “It’s a shame Snowfall City isn’t

living up to its name right now.”

“It will snow eventually.” Everett turned around to embrace her fully. “We can stay in Snowfall City

for a while.”

“What about your work?”

“Jeffrey’s got it covered.”

Dorothy shook her head with a smile, “Let's not. Your health is what’s important. We need to get you

back to Swevia County as soon as possible.”

“Dorothy, I don’t want you to have any regrets.”

She shook her head in his arms, “I don’t have regrets anymore.”

To have someone cherish her like this, treasure her and protect her so carefully, she really had

nothing to regret about. If she had to name one, it might be the impossibility of growing old together.

...

Jeffrey had just finished a meeting at the office and stepped out of the conference room when he

saw a call from his mother.

Picking up the phone, he signaled to his secretary, “Take the meeting summary to the CEO’s office,

hand it to Kevin, and tell him I’ll be out this afternoon.”

“Right away, Mr. Turner.”

Once he finished, Jeffrey spoke to his mother, “Hey, Mom!”

“Are you done with your meeting?”

“Yeah, heading down to the garage now. Where are you guys? I’ll come find you.”

He spoke as he made his way to the elevator, car keys in hand.

Paloma paused, then whispered, “What’s going on with you and Karen? She told me you two aren’t

even dating!”

“She said that?” Jeffrey raised an eyebrow as he got into his car.

“Yes! Your father and I are completely confused. What’s the deal?”

“Oh, well, I just ticked her off so she’s playing hard to get! Haven’t you heard her say she’s my

girlfriend?” Jeffrey chuckled. “I’ll just need to sweet-talk her a bit, and everything will be fine.”

Paloma was still somewhat skeptical, “Really?”

“Really! I’m heading home to charm her now. You didn’t let her leave, did you?”

“No, no, we just didn’t want her storming off in a huff.”

Jeffrey breathed a sigh of relief.

“Alright, I’ll head home now and we’ll talk soon!”