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?"

"If he saw you now, wallowing in sadness and not valuing the life he sacrificed his own for, wouldn't his death be in vain?" Dorothy's lips quivered, unable to form words.NôvelDrama.Org content rights.

"You can grieve, but there's a limit."

After a moment, she slowly nodded.

"Yeah."

She couldn't let Kenneth's sacrifice be for nothing.

...

Kenneth's ashes were laid to rest next to Bella's in adjoining plots.

Dorothy had thought about it but hesitated because of Everett. To her surprise, it was he who suggested it first.

Not only that, but Everett went as far as to purchase the entire hillside, ensuring they could rest undisturbed.

Amidst a series of challenging

events, perhaps the only piece of et

good news was that Dorothy, after taking the antidote, genuinely began to recover.

Today, she met the criteria to be discharged.

"Are you sure she's okay now? What about the organ damage from before?" Everett was anxious for reassurance, following the doctor, seeking confirmation.

Recently, aside from necessary business, he spent most days in the

worried

hospital by Dorothy's siir

she might have a moment of despair he wouldn't catch in time.

That would be a lifelong regret.

"Currently, all her tests are normal. However, due to the 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 major issues."

"Okay."

Leaving the doctor's office, Everett entered Dorothy's room to find her on the phone.

He didn't interrupt, instead texting Kevin to come to the hospital and handle the discharge procedures.

After Dorothy finished her call, she looked up at Everett.

She didn't mention who it was, and he didn't ask.

"It was Ephraim."

"Okay." Everett sat by the bed, his slender hands carefully peeling an apple for Dorothy. "Is it about Heather Garcia's case?"

"Yeah, the execution's been approved, set for early next month."

Everett showed no reaction, as if it didn't concern him at all.

It was Dorothy who sighed softly, "Maxton Sanchez must know by now."

"Don't worry, as long as you don't want to see them, none of these people will get the chance to trouble you."

How could he let others hurt the person he couldn't bear to scold?

"I don't want to see him."

On this matter, Dorothy harbored no sentimentality or softness.

That man had caused her mother a lifetime of regret and plunged Heather and her daughter into despair. Seeing him would be pointless.