The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 1438

"I will, Dad."

Jonathan cast one more longing glance at his newborn granddaughter, then pulled his gaze away. "Take good care of the kid, will you? I'm off."

As he stepped away, Everett caught up with him. "Dad, did you come all the way here just to see the baby?"

"What else? There's nothing for me to worry about with you two."

Just as Everett was about to reply, Dorothy quietly waved him over, signaling him to come closer.

When he approached, she spoke in a whisper, "Could you... try to convince your father to stay in Eldorria City?"

"..." He was momentarily taken aback. "But you..."

"If I'm the one asking, it means I've already moved past that chapter in my heart! He's getting on in years, living abroad alone can be lonely, even with people around. Let's have him stay, so he can spend more time with his grandchildren." Seeing the way he looked at the child, Dorothy, ever so tender-hearted, couldn't bear to turn away.

Everett squeezed her hand gently, his voice warm. "Dorothy, I don't want you to feel uncomfortable."

should thank him. If he hadn't brought you into this world, raised you with care,

Dorothy urged, "Go on, before everyone

deep

the father and son had left, Karen approached

past?" Dorothy smiled. "I haven't forgotten, but we have to move on. Not just for my sake, but for Everett's too." "He's always so considerate, always thinking of me. That alone heals any resentment I might have

past outrages and anger, Everett had given her everything he could. If she were

would

Everett missed his

Eldorria City, it

thing

lips, still feeling indignant for her

one who did wrong, always protecting Everett's mom, even trying to take away Abigail

Karen remembered every detail.

had caused Dorothy was no less

grudge against Everetta Dorothy's smile was bitter-sweet. "Karen, I'm different from you. I'm

always carefree around Jeffrey, staying or leaving as she