The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 454

Kenneth really wanted to tell Dorothy the harsh truth that Everett was gone, so Dorothy could finally let go and stop waiting for at miracle.

He knew the pain would be temporary and she would eventually come to terms with reality.

But as he looked into her anxious eyes with worries, his resolve faltered,

“He’s not dead,” Kenneth lied, his voice barely above a whisper. “The Lopez family got him to City Hospital in time. That’s all I know

“But the knife… I saw it, Kenneth! I saw Heather plunge it right into his heart!” Dorothy’s fear was palpable. What if Everett had survived the ride but not the aftermath? What about the life–saving efforts?

“Dorothy! When are you going to start worrying about yourself?”

Kenneth’s words were cut off as Dorothy struggled to rise. The sudden movement pulled at her wounds, quickly staining the bandages with fresh blood. Yet she seemed numb to the pain, cursing her weakened body for not easy motion

to get to City Hospital, Kenneth. Please take me

first time Kenneth

had been building inside him for so long that

then persisted in

attempted to stand,

open, with the IV needle in her arm dislodging. Pain shot

Kenneth rushed to

she pushed him away, adamant. I need to go to City

walk! Come on, let’s have the doctor check you first, and then I’ll take you there,” Kenneth pleaded, knowing he couldn’t fight her on this.

had only one thought in her mind. She needed to see

will you?” Kenneth cracked his voice, with his eyes brimming with tears. “Dorothy, Everett has the entire Lopez family behind him. They won’t let him die, but you… you have

face marred with bruises and cuts was heart–wrenching to see.

resolve did not waver as she insisted through clenched teeth. I need to see Everett…