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?"

in sadness and not valuing the life he sacrificed his own for, wouldn't his death be in vain?" Dorothy's lips quivered, unable

but

moment,

"Yeah."

couldn't let Kenneth's sacrifice be

...

were laid to rest next to Bella's in adjoining

it but hesitated because of Everett. To her

as to purchase the entire hillside, ensuring they

piece of good news was that Dorothy, after taking the

met the

she's okay now? What about the organ damage from

was anxious for reassurance, following the doctor,

he spent most days in the hospital by Dorothy's side, worried she might have a moment of despair he wouldn't catch in

be a

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

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

instead texting Kevin to come