The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Every time Dorothy looked in the mirror, it felt like rubbing salt in an open wound.

Her mood directly influenced her son, causing the whole family to bear the brunt of her unhappiness.

Jonathan believed their life was pretty good as it stood. He didn't want his son to feel troubled because of him.

"I've talked it over with Everett. We've decided to let bygones be bygones and not dwell on who was right and who was wrong."

Now, looking at the man before her, Dorothy no longer harbored the resentment and sense of injustice that had built up over four years.

He was simply the father of the man she loved.

Though Jonathan hadn't raised her and she owed him no personal debt of upbringing, his influence on Everett was undeniable. It was his nurturing that had shaped Everett into the admirable man he was today.

The thought of this man, her child's grandfather, living his twilight years in a foreign land weighed heavily on her heart.

his hand in a gesture of farewell.

to leave, to spare himself the pain of

gave him a look, her eyebrows

had almost reached the door, and

go. Stay here in Eldorria

abruptly at

son; surely you want to be by his side, to enjoy the company of your grandchildren. As for me, you don't need to

she wouldn't have agreed to marry Everett. Accepting him meant

she sought. That was enough for

remained silent,

in Eldorria City, it'll be easier

he had even attended the wedding and apologized to her. Given that he had made the first move,

long moment, Jonathan finally declined her

He forced a smile, "When I'm too old to even