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?"

now, wallowing in sadness and not valuing the life he sacrificed his own for, wouldn't his death be

can grieve, but

a moment, she slowly

"Yeah."

couldn't let Kenneth's sacrifice

...

laid to rest next to Bella's

hesitated because of Everett. To her surprise, it was he who suggested it

as to purchase the entire hillside, ensuring they could

good news was that Dorothy, after

the

now? What

was anxious for reassurance, following the doctor,

Dorothy's side, worried she might have a moment of despair he wouldn't

be a

her tests are normal. However, due to the toxin, the damage it caused is irreversible. But, there's no need for excessive

doctor's office, Everett entered Dorothy's room to find her on

didn't interrupt, instead texting Kevin to come to the hospital and