The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"But I don't believe you can just let go."

After his mother passed away, he was heartbroken and downcast, wanting to vent the sadness within. Dorothy could understand all that, but she couldn't grasp how Everett could claim he was suddenly over it, ready to let go of their relationship. It just didn't sit right with her.

Over a decade together wasn't something you could just drop like a hot potato.

"I need some space," Everett admitted, knowing full well that simply stating he was over it wouldn't convince Dorothy.

"So, all this time, when you said you needed space, you were actually figuring out how to let go of me, of us?"

Dorothy felt her heart being squeezed at the thought!

She had believed... that Everett was trying to cool off and then return to their family life.

"I won't let you do this! Everett, you've spoiled me so much, who else would ever treat me like you do if you were gone?"

she was convinced there would never be another who

the words could escape. He feared Dorothy might do something rash

done nothing wrong; you don't need a 'chance' from

up, though she fought back the tears,

anything, apologize for

holding back the urge to embrace her. He had to act fast,

afraid of you leaving,

think about us.

a deep breath, "This will be my last night at Bay Residence until I've figured things out. I won't come

"Everett..."

kids call me. You didn't use them to hold on to

but Everett's words made it clear he had made up his

leg wasn't amputated, it was nearly as useless. The doctors said that even with aggressive rehabilitation, he might manage a few steps

at the hospital. She had been so upset by Karen's