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

but there's a

moment, she slowly

"Yeah."

Kenneth's sacrifice be for

...

laid to rest next to Bella's in adjoining

of Everett. To her surprise,

far as to purchase the entire hillside, ensuring

a series of challenging events, perhaps the only piece of good news was

met the criteria to

sure she's okay now? What about the

reassurance, following

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

would be a

there's no need for excessive worry. With proper care, rest, and diet at home, it won't cause major

doctor's office, Everett entered Dorothy's room

interrupt, instead texting Kevin to come to the hospital