The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Karen gave a reluctant nod and found herself suddenly swept off her feet.

Cradled in Jeffrey's arms, listening to the steady beat of his heart, a question bubbled up inside her.

"Jeffrey."

"Mm?"

"What if... it was me who was poisoned, would you—"

"I would!" Jeffrey cut her off before she could finish, giving Karen his answer, "I can't bear the thought of you leaving before me!"

In the past, he never truly pondered the significance of life.

He simply believed that life and death were predestined, so why worry about it?

But since going through so much, having someone he wanted to protect and love for a lifetime by his side, Jeffrey truly feared the concept of "death"!

The idea of being worlds apart was something he absolutely could not accept.

If Karen were to leave first, he was certain he'd follow her immediately!

want you to die..." Karen clung to his neck tightly, her

Kenneth was something she

quickly wrapped his arms around her, "I won't die! I'll never die; I'll always

antidote, her vital signs began to

However, her mood...

she hardly ate or drank, just staring at the

a tear were the

times, trying to console her, but it was as if she

fell once

walked slowly into the room, cautiously approaching

eat something. You can't live on IV fluids forever." He reached out, grasping her cold hand in

warmed it, as soon as he let go, it quickly became

slightly turned her head, her eyes meeting

"Kenneth's... funeral..."

you want to go?" Everett hadn't dared to bring up this subject with

current condition, he feared she might faint

end, Jeffrey had already tried several times to persuade her not to

to go." Dorothy's voice was still raspy, but her tone was