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?"

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

grieve, but

moment, she

"Yeah."

let Kenneth's sacrifice be

...

were laid to rest next to

Everett.

went as far as to purchase the entire hillside, ensuring they could

events, perhaps the only piece of good news

the criteria

sure she's okay now? What about the organ

reassurance, following the doctor,

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

would be

toxin, the damage it caused is irreversible. But, there's no need for excessive worry. With proper care, rest, and diet at home, it won't cause

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

texting Kevin to come to the hospital and