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.

than let go of her. But because she meant so much, she couldn't

and leave with the kids," Dorothy looked away, unwilling to face him. "And in the future... stay away. If Abigail and Langston really miss you, then take them for

sorry... I

as

as well go all in. Tell

It was late outside.

could Dorothy

didn't respond, just

say I had a

in your heart? Is there someone else

forcing the words

to respond when he quickly added, "Forget it, don't tell me.

"You're free, Dorothy."

"Then let go."

warm from his grip, a physical reminder of their

meant he had accepted the

wall, her raised above her head, he

"Everett! What are you-mmph-"