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...

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

Dorothy's hand, which didn't bother

soon as

the warmth of his palm

to meet hers, finding her smiling back at

Lopez? It's not our first

you counted the time they filed for divorce, this was their third

this is the last time," Everett promised, enveloping her hands in his. "I

never to face

wouldn't be another

believe you," Dorothy said with

every possible way that

they

regular couple, a stark contrast to Everett's

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