The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"But..." "Karen, I've prepared for the worst, but Abigail and Langston's life has just begun! Only with Everett can they have a life of ease and comfort." Karen was well aware of the hardships of this path. As a friend, she could only offer as much help as possible.

"Alright, I'l go talk to my brother.” The day Dorothy returned from her trip to Swevia Country, she got up early to pack her bags.

Quincy came over to change Everett's bandages and left some extra with strict instructions to remind him to change them during the trip back.

She didn't advise Everett to travel at that moment because his wounds hadn't fully healed, but he was not the kind to heed a doctor's advice.

"Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on him and try to avoid aggravating the injury." "Mhm," Quincy nodded, seemingly with more to say. But in the end, she just waved her hand, "See you in a week!" "See you." Dorothy got into the car with Everett, and they headed for the airport.

She spent the whole ride gazing out the car window, lost in thought.

her, but she

his voice low and tender, "Stop worrying, okay?" "You know what I'm thinking?" "Besides Kenneth, what else could be on your mind?" Everett had been holding

presence, things were awkward! Not like with Lane, who he could deal with

was afraid that Dorothy might turn

to admit, Kenneth had genuinely looked after the kids for many

just don't know how to face him. I'm afraid he'll blame me." "Abigail and Langston are our children. What are you afraid of him for?" "But most of the time, it was Kenneth who took care of them." It was like she planted the seed, but Kenneth did all the subsequent tilling, weeding,

unreasonable." But nothing like handing Dorothy over to him! "He won't want

sighing lips in a kiss! "Mmm..."

wanted to erase Kenneth's name from Dorothy's mind, even if just for a