Female Novel
Chapter 440
Chapter 440
Everett hastily grabbed the photo and stood up, reaching for his phone to call his trusted associate,Kevin.
“Hey, I need you to check the surveillance footage for room 908 at the Dreamscape Hotel in EverglowCity. There’s a little girl who looks a hell of a lot like Dorothy. Find out where she is.”
“Right away. Mr. Lopez!”
“Hold on…” Everett’s voice softened, almost a whisper, “Once you get the footage, send it straight tomy email. I want to see it myself.”
He couldn’t bear the wait – not for Kevin’s investigation, nor for the child to be brought back to EldoniaCity. He needed to see his daughter now!
“Got it, boss.”
After hanging up, Everett traced the photograph with the pads of his fingers, over and over again.
In the photo, Dorothy’s smile was radiant, her eyes brimming with tender warmth
The two kids were giggling with joy, each clinging to their mommy’s arms, their affection and relianceunmistakable.
Everett’s eyes dimmed as he stared at the empty space in the photo
If only he hadn’t been shackled by the gentlemanly upbringing of his youth, if only he’d thrown cautionand decorum to the wind sooner, maybe he’d be in that picture too
But it wasn’t too late. Not yet
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Dorothy never imagined that her deepest sleep in days would be at Bay Residence, in Everett’s home.
The next morning, as she turned over in bed, she felt a small hand still clutching her sleeve. Langstonhadn’t let go all night long.
Dorothy checked Langston’s forehead for fever, he seemed fine, no furrowed brow, no sign of pain.
Tiptoeing out of bed and exiting the room, she was greeted by the aroma wafting from the kitchen.
For a moment. Dorothy thought she had traveled back four y years in time.
“Morning, sleepyhead. Breakfast’s ready Everett said as he emerged from the kitchen, drying his handson a dish towel. His tone was casual, as if they’d always lived this way.
“Everett, I need to see Byte 7.”
“Have a seat first,” Everett suggested, pulling out a chair before looking up at her. “Can you tell me whyyou’re looking for him?”
Dorothy bristled defensively.
“No! That’s my private business”
“I’m not trying to force you to tell me, just thought maybe I could help if you wanted to share.”
Help her?
Dorothy’s lips twisted into a wry smile.
That was only because Everett didn’t know what was at stake.
“It’s fine. Fil deal with Byte 7 on my own! Everett, I expect you to keep your word.”
“Of course. Finish up your breakfast, and 111 take you to him.”
Though anxious, Dorothy knew she couldn’t just drag Everett out now. So, she look a tentative sip fromher glass of milk.
“What about Langston? Should I wake him up for breakfast?”
“He likes to sleep in. I’ve kept his portion warm in the kitchen. He’ll eat when he wakes up naturally,”Everett explained, having already anticipated Langston’s needs.
Dorothy felt a twinge of guilt watching Everett’s meticulous core.
She hadn’t made Langston breakfast in years! Here with Everell, her son was treated like a young lord,with everything provided for him on a silver platter.
She said nothing more and focused on her food.
Then, breaking the silence, Everett mused, “You know, I vialled Everglow Cily a while back, stayed atthe Dreamscape Hotel. I met sweet little girl there, quite the sugar fiend.”