The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Breaking up was your idea, Everett, not mine!"

Her voice carried a mix of disbelief and hurt, as if she was suddenly the one in the wrong, the one who betrayed their love.

Silence.

"Do I need to remind you again? Everett, you fell for Quincy. It was you who walked away from us! When I was ready to trust you, you chose to let go!"

Tears streamed down Dorothy's cheeks, a dam burst after holding back for so long.

She had tried to remain composed, not wanting to show her suffering.

After all, Kenneth was starting a new chapter in his life; she couldn't intrude. And Karen, with her family and endless responsibilities, had her own life to worry about.

She didn't want to burden them with her pain.

Yet, why couldn't Everett just leave her be?

"I..."

Everett's lips parted slightly, a struggle visible in his eyes.

Dorothy that he had never given up on her, that he'd rather give up his own life than let go of her. But because she meant so much, she couldn't be the one

looked away, unwilling to face

sorry... I shouldn't have

as you

I've already apologized, I might as well go all in. Tell me, who are

It was late outside.

Dorothy possibly be

didn't respond, just

say I had a

heart? Is there someone

the

he quickly added, "Forget it,

"You're free, Dorothy."

"Then let go."

wrist was warm from his grip,

his words meant

in the next second, she was pinned against the wall, her raised above her

"Everett! What are you-mmph-"