The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Kenneth's stubbornness in matters of the heart was no less intense than Everett's.

Otherwise, they wouldn't find themselves in this mess today.

Unable to contain himself any longer, Everett strode forward, pulling Dorothy into his arms protectively.

"It doesn't hurt."

Dorothy didn't need to look up to know Everett had come for her.

This man, he could never stand to see her in the slightest bit of pain.

"Your face is all flushed, and you're telling me it doesn't hurt?"

"It's just a bit red, nothing compared to losing a life like Kenneth did."

Everett disliked her pessimistic tone.

Dorothy had been battling depression, and it was unpredictable when she might spiral again.

"Don't you realize why Kenneth died?"

he sacrificed his own for, wouldn't his death be in vain?" Dorothy's lips quivered, unable

but there's a

a moment, she slowly

"Yeah."

couldn't let Kenneth's sacrifice be for

...

laid to rest

Everett. To her surprise, it was

went as far as to purchase the entire hillside, ensuring

good news was that Dorothy, after taking the antidote, genuinely

the criteria to

you sure she's okay now? What

reassurance, following the doctor,

in the hospital by Dorothy's side, worried she might have a

would be a

due to the toxin, the damage it caused is irreversible. But, there's no need for excessive worry. With proper care, rest,

Dorothy's room to find her on

instead texting Kevin to come to the hospital and