The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 492

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He could only think of one thing the Lopez family was truly missing children.

“It’s not about wanting,” Jonathan argued, his voice firm with conviction, “Since the kids are Lopez’s bloodline, so it’s my responsibility to bring them home, instead of letting them suffer out there with Dorothy!”

He hadn’t planned on keeping this from Everett. Of course, it wouldn’t have stayed a secret for long. He just hadn’t felt ready to broach the subject.

“Whether it’s suffering or blessing, that’s up to the kids to decide, not you.”

“They’re too young to know what’s good or bad for them. Surely they want to be with their mom. But we, the Lopez family, can’t accept Dorothy, nor can we let our lineage falter outside!”

Everett tugged at his chapped lips. “They’re not outside with me here.”

He never saw the children being raised by Dorothy as “suffering“. They were clearly well–cared for adorable, healthy, and incredibly sensible.

a deep gratitude for Dorothy, and

“Everett, you know what I care about! If

them!”

has never taught them to resent the Lopez family. Your fear

necessary.”

admit that your mother made a mistake and that I didn’t expect Heather to be so brazen. From now on, we’ll make sure

Everett clenched his teeth, attempting to sit up despite

several failed attempts as he was restrained by the wires of the

machine let out a shrill, buzzing alarm.

over startled. “What are you doing? Have you

seemed deaf to his father’s words. His eyes fixed on Jonathan. Blood seeped frantically from his wound, yet he didn’t.

even wince.

you why. Why can’t Dorothy be part of the

frightened. His composure shaken, as he rushed out to call

flipping through a medical journal when she heard the