The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"I will, Dad."

Jonathan cast one more longing glance at his newborn granddaughter, then pulled his gaze away. "Take good care of the kid, will you? I'm off."

As he stepped away, Everett caught up with him. "Dad, did you come all the way here just to see the baby?"

"What else? There's nothing for me to worry about with you two."

Just as Everett was about to reply, Dorothy quietly waved him over, signaling him to come closer.

When he approached, she spoke in a whisper, "Could you... try to convince your father to stay in Eldorria City?"

"..." He was momentarily taken aback. "But you..."

"If I'm the one asking, it means I've already moved past that chapter in my heart! He's getting on in years, living abroad alone can be lonely, even with people around. Let's have him stay, so he can spend more time with his grandchildren." Seeing the way he looked at the child, Dorothy, ever so tender-hearted, couldn't bear to turn away.

gently, his voice warm. "Dorothy, I don't

truly don't feel that way," she smiled. "In fact, I should thank him. If he hadn't brought you into

urged, "Go on, before

finally took a deep breath

son had left, Karen approached

past?" Dorothy smiled. "I haven't forgotten, but we have to move on. Not just for my sake, but for

and anger, Everett had given her

when would

the holidays, Everett missed his parents,

in Eldorria City, it would ease a

be the only thing

pursed her lips, still feeling indignant for her

why should he be forgiven? He was the one who did wrong, always protecting Everett's mom, even trying to take away Abigail

Karen remembered every detail.