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?"

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

can grieve, but

moment, she slowly

"Yeah."

let Kenneth's sacrifice be for

...

to rest next to Bella's in

had thought about it but hesitated because of Everett. To

that, but Everett went as far as to

challenging events, perhaps the only piece of good news was that Dorothy, after taking the

the criteria to

now? What about the organ damage

was anxious for reassurance, following

hospital by Dorothy's side,

be

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

Everett entered Dorothy's room to find her on

interrupt, instead texting Kevin to come to the hospital and handle