The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 1371

Chapter 1371

Just when Perdita thought she had a sliver of hope to wiggle out of the situation unscathed, Kevin's words smashed that hope to smithereens. She hadn't just crossed Dorothy; it was Everett she had unwittingly provoked.

"I...I didn't mean it. I never thought she'd actually fall!" Perdita stammered, her voice laced with panic.

Kevin gave her a cold look, his lips twisting into a semblance of a smile that didn't reach his eyes. "You better pray she's okay, or you're on your own."

Heather and Quincy might have had their ways, but Perdita? She was like a lamb walking into a lion's den, stirring up trouble without measuring the consequences. Now, she'd kicked the hornet's nest and offended Everett directly.

All that was left was to wait for the news from the hospital to see the extent of the mess she had caused.

...

Returning to the Eldorria City Hall was a bittersweet moment for Dorothy.

Recalling her first visit, oblivious and naive, she had no idea that Everett's heart had already found its way to her.

Fast forward...

children and another on the way, time had indeed changed the scenery,

Dorothy's hand, which didn't bother her much. She

soon as

hand trembling slightly, the warmth of

Everett lowered his gaze to meet hers, finding her smiling back at

Lopez? It's not our first

they filed for divorce, this

time," Everett promised, enveloping her

never

or whatever happened, there wouldn't be another time when they would be here to

you," Dorothy said with

every possible way

they

without making a scene, just like any regular couple, a stark contrast to Everett's usual preference for privacy.

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