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.

their father, he felt a deep gratitude for Dorothy, and it pained him to see her

started to scold, but then hastily softened his tone as recalling his son’s condition, “Everett, you know what I care about! If you really wish for the best for the kids, you should have

them!”

them to resent the Lopez family. Your fear

necessary.”

Jonathan’s voice deepened with emotion, “Yes, I 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 you have nothing to do with

clenched his teeth, attempting to sit up despite

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

the machine let out a shrill, buzzing alarm.

hurried over startled. “What are you doing?

Everett seemed deaf to his father’s words. His eyes fixed on Jonathan. Blood seeped

even wince.

you why. Why can’t Dorothy be part of

happen! Now, lie down!” Jonathan was genuinely frightened. His composure shaken, as he rushed out to call for the doctor. “Quincy! Quincy! Come

her office flipping through a medical journal when she heard the commotion and