The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Dorothy tried to speak several times, but in the end, she couldn't muster even a whisper.

"You said before, once this is all over, you'd giveclosure. Does it mean ending it all with your death?" asked Everett.

"Yes." As long as she was gone, everything would be over.

Dorothy knew Everett would be devastated and fall apart, but she believed the acute pain of loss would eventually pass. After all, once she was gone, there was nothing he could do.

Maybe it would take ten years, maybe twenty, but eventually, he would move on.

And then, he might meet someone new to grow old with...

Given Everett's intense, loyal nature, she was certain he would find an incredible partner.

away, that would be the end

the thought of seeing Everett with another

lifettogether..." He was staring at the hospital room ceiling, as if talking to Dorothy, but also as if speaking to himself, "Who can givethat answer? If it could end well, then I don't care how difficult or painful the journey is." "As long as the person in your heart isn't me, you can be happy. You just need to find

else, instead of you trying to

nodded, Everett was ready to take not just the next thousand steps, but ten thousand! He didn't care what others thought; he was all in! If people back hwhispered behind their backs, he

people abroad did the same, he would abandon his identity and

she was by his side, what did material possessions or social status matter? Having said so much already, Everett figured

or can you not, givea clear answer?" "Do I have to?" "Yes." Dorothy clenched her fists, took a deep breath, and said, "Then no, I can't." Compared to Everett's overwhelming love, she... she longed for liberation.