The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"But I don't believe you can just let go."

After his mother passed away, he was heartbroken and downcast, wanting to vent the sadness within. Dorothy could understand all that, but she couldn't grasp how Everett could claim he was suddenly over it, ready to let go of their relationship. It just didn't sit right with her.

Over a decade together wasn't something you could just drop like a hot potato.

"I need some space," Everett admitted, knowing full well that simply stating he was over it wouldn't convince Dorothy.

"So, all this time, when you said you needed space, you were actually figuring out how to let go of me, of us?"

Dorothy felt her heart being squeezed at the thought!

She had believed... that Everett was trying to cool off and then return to their family life.

"I won't let you do this! Everett, you've spoiled me so much, who else would ever treat me like you do if you were gone?" sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

would never

he stopped himself before the words could escape. He feared Dorothy might do something rash

wrong; you don't need a 'chance'

welled up, though she fought back the tears, "You want to

was willing to admit to anything, apologize for anything,

holding back the urge to embrace her. He had to act fast, to ensure Dorothy's safety above

remember? I was always afraid of you leaving,

you taking the time to think about us. Now, I need to do the

be my last night at Bay Residence until I've figured things out. I

"Everett..."

didn't use them to hold on to me when

wanted to explain

had Abigail call him, but Everett's words

made up his mind. Any explanation

said that even with aggressive rehabilitation, he might manage a few steps at best, and with