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?"

you now, wallowing in sadness and not valuing the life he sacrificed his own for, wouldn't his death be in vain?" Dorothy's

grieve, but

a moment, she

"Yeah."

couldn't let Kenneth's sacrifice be

...

ashes were laid to rest next to Bella's in adjoining

but hesitated because of Everett. To her

far as to

of good news was that Dorothy,

the criteria to

she's okay now? What about the organ damage

was anxious for reassurance, following the doctor,

aside from necessary business, he spent most days in the hospital by Dorothy's side, worried she might

be

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

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

texting Kevin to come to the hospital