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

fact, I should thank him. If he hadn't brought you into this world, raised you with care, where would I find such a wonderful

his hesitation, Dorothy urged, "Go on, before

finally took a deep

the father and son had left, Karen approached

wanting to put her best friend in a difficult spot. "Dorothy, why insist on keeping his dad here? Have you forgotten all the wrongs he's done in the past?" Dorothy smiled. "I haven't forgotten, but we have to

outrages and anger, Everett had given her everything he could. If she were

would it

especially during the holidays, Everett missed his parents, even though he

could stay in Eldorria City, it would ease a

only thing she

pursed her lips, still feeling

who did wrong, always protecting Everett's mom, even

Karen remembered every detail.