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

grieve, but

moment, she

"Yeah."

let Kenneth's sacrifice

...

ashes were laid to rest

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

as to purchase the entire hillside,

of challenging events, perhaps the only piece of good news was that Dorothy, after taking the antidote, genuinely began to

she met the criteria to

now? What about the organ damage

was anxious for reassurance,

business, 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

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

Dorothy's room

instead texting Kevin to come to