Everett, the CEO of Lopez Corporation, was swamped with work, yet he never failed to carve out tfor his kids, putting Abigail and Langston first. Compared to Maxton, or literally most men for that matter, Everett was doing an outstanding job as a father.
To outsiders, it seemed like taking care of kids was nothing too challenging. But only those who'd been through it could understand the vast difference between life with and without children.
For instance, when a child caught a cold or fever, it demanded all-night vigils which would consall of an adult's energy. Yet, Everett never delegated the care of his children. He did everything he could himself. Seeing how close Abigail and Langston were to him spoke volumes about his dedication.
"So, you're... agreeing?" Everett wanted to make sure he hadn't misunderstood.
Dorothy nodded, "Yes, I'm willing to. But we should ask Abigail and Langston what they think. They're old enough to have a say." "They're fine with it!" Everett said immediately, "I've asked." Dorothy couldn't help but smile at his eagerness. It seemed he had laid the groundwork well, just waiting for her to dive in.
"If they had any objections, I wouldn't insist! Really, I should be content having Abigail and Langston... It's just that..." Before Everett could finish, Dorothy took his hand in reassurance.
"Everett, you've done so much for us three already, truly." "It's not enough, not nearly." He wanted to give them his all.
Dorothy looked up and gently touched his hair, "Please givea chance to contribute too. Don't do everything yourself." "You don't need to prove anything. Just don't pushaway." He dared not ask for more.
Dorothy sighed softly, "Are you being stubborn? You have so many easier paths to choose from, yet you insist on staying on this one with me, even if it means hitting a wall." Everett gave a wry smile, "I've never seen those as real choices. Without you, they don't count." She laughed, "That's what they call being stubborn." "Let's call it devotion." Everett corrected.
"Alright, devotion it is." Karen didn't sleep long after Dorothy and the others left. She woke up within half an hour.
"Dorothy..." She called out instinctively, then saw Jeffrey sitting by the bed.
"Where's Dorothy?" "They've left." Jeffrey put the baby back in the crib and approached, "Honey, are you feeling alright? five been worried about you all day but didn't want to disturb your sleep by calling." Karen was still recovering from the childbirth. She needed frequent rests.
"You're busy, please don't worry aboutThe company's business should be more important." Anything Everett asks him to handle, Karen assumed it was business-related.
Jeffrey paused but didn't explain. The matter involved Dorothy, and he feared upsetting Karen, which might destabilize her mood.
Then, Jeffrey's phone rang. He got up to answer, but Karen's gaze stopped him, "Why? Just ansuelit here. Are you afraid oflistening?" "Of course not! What would I have to hide?" Jeffrey prayed the call wasn't about Dorothy.
But as he checked the caller ID, he found out it was from his man assigned to keep Quincy in check.
"Mr. Turner, this woman is insisting on leaving. What should we do?"
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