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."

smiled. "In fact, I should thank him. If he hadn't brought you into this world, raised you

hesitation, Dorothy urged, "Go on, before

took a deep

father and son had

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

anger, Everett had given her everything he could. If she were to dwell

would it

holidays, Everett missed his parents,

City, it would ease a burden on

the only thing she could do for

still feeling indignant

wrong,

Karen remembered every detail.

Dorothy was

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

carefree around Jeffrey, staying or leaving as