The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Karen was on the verge of spilling the beans to Dorothy about Kenneth going AWOL ever since he got wind of Lane's predicament. But then, she bit her tongue, remembering Dorothy's strong-willed nature. She knew Dorothy would insist that Kenneth play a part in rescuing Lane. At this point, Karen thought, why hold back? It was a matter of life and death, and if someone could lend a hand, they should, without fussing over whether or not they ought to.

"It's nothing, really. Kenneth's been asking about your plans, wanting to stay in the loop," Karen fibbed, trying to downplay her concerns.

Dorothy's eyes fell. "Try to keep my name out of your conversations with him, will you? The more he dwells on the past, the longer it'll take for him to move on. I want him to find his own path, his own happiness, sooner rather than later."

"Kenneth's no child! Trust me, when it's time for him to let go, he will. And he'll forget all about this," Karen said, more to reassure herself than Dorothy.

After all, if something brings joy, why stand in the way? That's what relationships are for, right? If Kenneth finds happiness in helping Dorothy, that's his choice. His life, his rules.

"I just think... the less I feature in his world, the better. Maybe then he can start to move on from me."

threw her hands

as passionately and steadfastly as he loved you. The impact

your life," Karen ventured, sighing at the thought of Kenneth.

and it was precisely Kenneth's selflessness that made

...

filled with casual strolls near his hideout

you think Everett will kick the bucket?" Lane pondered aloud one sunny afternoon,

conversation. "Wish I knew. What's your

Heck, he might already be gone for all we know. They're keeping it hush-hush to prevent a meltdown at the Lopez Corporation," Lane theorized