The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 457

Dorothy found herself abandoned outside the hospital, her gaze locked on the relentlessly closing doors. A lock clicked into place, sealing off her hopes as she lay powerless on the cold ground.

Her heart swelled with frustration, cursed her helplessness, and loathed her inability to do anything in that critical moment.

In her relationship with Everett, Dorothy had always been the passive one, while Everett, the gallant hero, had always been the one to shield her from the storms of life.

As dusk turned to night, the sky darkened ominously.

The evening breeze grew stronger, carrying the earthy scent of an impending downpour.

Soon, the rumble of thunder rolled through the air!

Dorothy’s eyes remained fixed on those closed doors. They seemed to draw a clear line between two worlds.

No one could come out and she couldn’t go in.

Giant raindrops began to fall, driven by a biting wind, washing away the dried blood on Dorothy’s skin and soaking her thin clothes. Yet Dorothy stayed put, even mustering the strength to prop herself up, inching closer to the barrier that separated her from Everett

This was as close as she could get to him.

Time lost meaning, and the rain’s duration blurred into oblivion. Suddenly, the rain above her ceased.

Slowly, Dorothy looked up to find Kenneth standing beside her, shielding her with a vast black umbrella,

“Dorothy, let’s head back,” he urged.

“No… she croaked with her hoarse voice.

rain from her cheeks with the corner of his jacket. “Don’t you see? Every time you and Everett come close, disaster follows! Without him, your life might be dull, but at

proud Mr. Everett

into Dorothy’s heart.

her, making it hard to breathe, tears streaming uncontrollably. “I never meant to hurt him…” She would rather be the one dying!

even Everett’s parents are aware! But you’ve seen it yourself, even

to Kenneth. His sole concern was to persuade Dorothy to stop torturing

herself and return.

let me wait for him here. As soon

Kenneth positioned the umbrella over her. As he reached to lift her he recoiled at the scorching heat of her fevered skin. “You’re burning up! Dorothy, you need to come

now drenched in the rain for so long. It was a miracle she hadn’t gone into shock.

came out with undeniable clarity. “He hasn’t woken up yet…

with this stubbornness? If not for anyone else, think about your children! Abigail and Langston are waiting for you. They’re your kids with Everett!”

Chapter 458

her gaze with a

okay, right?”

lay a finger on her. With Karen watching

what about

his lips and didn’t answer immediately.

his sleeve, urgent with worry, “Is

to hersell, Dorothy was filled with instant terror!

Karen had suffered those

“You’re the one

time he arrived, Everett was already deeply

him. Following the scent, he stumbled upon a huge pool of blood on the ground.

a sight that shook him to

thought Everett hadn’t made it.

after he held back Kevin, who was dealing with

knew Dorothy would ask about him as soon