The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Dorothy tried to speak several times, but in the end, she couldn't muster even a whisper.

"You said before, once this is all over, you'd giveclosure. Does it mean ending it all with your death?" asked Everett.

"Yes." As long as she was gone, everything would be over.

Dorothy knew Everett would be devastated and fall apart, but she believed the acute pain of loss would eventually pass. After all, once she was gone, there was nothing he could do.

Maybe it would take ten years, maybe twenty, but eventually, he would move on.

And then, he might meet someone new to grow old with...

Everett's intense, loyal nature, she was certain he would

Dorothy wished for was that once she passed away, that would be the end of her story. She hoped not to linger as

couldn't bear the thought of seeing Everett

and I could ever spend a lifettogether..." He was staring at the hospital room ceiling, as if talking to Dorothy, but also as if speaking to himself, "Who can givethat answer? If it could end well, then I don't care how difficult or painful the

I find someone else, instead of you trying to meethalfway

the one reaching out to you. Just this once, can you step towards me?" He sighed lightly, "Even if I am determined, I still long for sresponse from you." If she nodded, Everett was ready

would abandon his identity and run

his side, what did material possessions or social status matter? Having said so much already, Everett figured he might as

can you not, givea clear answer?" "Do I have to?" "Yes." Dorothy clenched her fists, took a deep breath, and said, "Then no, I can't." Compared to Everett's overwhelming love, she... she longed for

too easy, too enticing as