Chapter 240
When Latham got back from his call, he found the door locked from the inside. He let out a breathy laugh, half annoyed, and called Linda to ask where she kept the spare key. Honestly, he couldn’t promise he wouldn’t tease Dorothea later for this.
He finally managed to push open the bedroom door. There she was, curled up under the covers. It wasn’t until he moved closer that he noticed she had already fallen asleep.
He reached over and gently took her small, soft hand in his own. “Babe, you’re getting sneaky. How do you think I should punish you for that p>
Dorothea was barely awake, lost in that blurry space between sleep and waking. The past few nights, Latham had kept her up so much she was desperate for rest. She refused to be that boss who showed up late and left early, so even on days when her whole body ached, she forced herself to go into the office.
Tonight, she just wanted a full night’s sleep. That’s why she’d locked the door, hoping for some real rest. But of course, Latham found a way in anyway.
He slipped a finger under her silk comforter, slowly peeling it back. His pale fingers were slick with ointment, and he couldn’t help but smile a little.
He slid his hand beneath the covers, but his eyes never left her face, watching every reaction. Dorothea shivered all over, a cool, tingly feeling sneaking across her skin. She frowned and let out a sleepy little whimper.
Seeing her like that, Latham’s gaze grew even darker. The chill on her skin started to fade, warmth rushing in its place, and Dorothea knew something wasn’t right.
She opened her eyes just a crack, her clear eyes meeting his, catching that hint of red in his gaze. “You p>
Latham tried to steady himself. “Don’t be scared, sweetheart. I’m just putting on some ointment. Try to hold still, okay p>
Dorothea’s cheeks turned bright red, her face so warm it felt like it might burn. “Latham, you liar p>
He leaned down and brushed a kiss against her soft lips. “I’m not lying. I really am just taking care of you. Don’t you like it when I do that p>
Dorothea twisted the sheets in her fists, biting down on her lip. She didn’t want to see that teasing look in his eyes, so she just closed hers tight.
But the way she looked right then, all shy and flustered, only made him happier.
Latham’s eyes narrowed and his breath grew a little heavier. After a moment of sweet torture, he finally let go of her hand.
He tucked the blankets around her, walked over to the dresser, and grabbed a couple of tissues to wipe his hands. Reeting completely satisfied, he climbed into bed, pulled her close, and kissed her gently on the eyelids. “Sleep, baby p>
Dorothea really was exhausted. She nudged his calf with her foot, mumbled
something soft, rolled over, and drifted straight into sleep.
Mamie walked back into the hospital room, still thinking about what Scott had said earlier.
“Whether she’s adopted or not, what
matters most is how your friend feels. Is she angry about being lied to, or does she want to find her birth parents more? Either way, she should follow, her heart Everif
hurts for a while, as long as she
doesn’t have any regrets, that’s what counts p>
After that conversation, Mamie made up her mind—she was going to get the whole truth, no matter what.
She pulled out her phone and started searching for well-known psychologists in Cabinda. After scrolling through a bunch of posts online, she finally found one that looked legit and saved the number.
Maybe, if she could recover her memories, it would help her, too.
Mamie thought Scott had already left, but he came back, this time in casual clothes. She blinked at him in surprise.
“What are you doing p>
Scott took his time pulling up a chair. “There’s an empty room next door. Go lie down for a bit. I’ll keep an eye on things here p>
“That’s not necessary. You’ve already done so much for me p>
Scott’s eyes were dark and steady. “You said it yourself. I’ve already helped you a lot, so what’s a little
more? Don’t worry won’t let y
sleep all night. I’ll wake you at three.
You’ve got a lot to handle tomorrow, and you need your energy.