The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1298

After hanging up, Lane was stuck in a daze for a long while before finally snapping back to reality and looking up at Kenneth.

The two men locked eyes in the dim light of the hospital room before Kenneth finally broke the silence. "I was wondering what you wanted for breakfast."

"I'll skip it. You go ahead."

With that, Lane hopped out of bed and headed straight to freshen up!

Hiding out here these past few days, Lane had let himself go quite a bit, not even bothering to shave.

Behind him, Kenneth didn't move towards the kitchen but remained standing still.

When Lane emerged from the bathroom, Kenneth was still there.

"You heading out?"

"Yeah. Dorothy wants to see me. She's been admitted to the hospital because there's no antidote available, and I've got to deliver it to her!"

A flicker of panic that couldn't be hidden crossed Kenneth's eyes.

"Admitted to the hospital? Did she say how she was?"

Since he was completely cut off from the outside world, he couldn't be sure if Dorothy was just putting on an act or if she really had been hospitalized!

After all, her condition was real and still unresolved.

"She didn't specify, but she sounded pretty serious," Lane said, before realizing something was off. "I thought you didn't care about Dorothy anymore?"

"I said I had no feelings for her, but she's still my sister's best friend. It's only natural for me to be concerned, right?"

Kenneth's response was quick, albeit a bit strained.

Fortunately, Lane was too anxious to dwell on whether Kenneth's explanation made sense.

"I don't know when I'll be back. If you get hungry, just eat something. Don't wait for me."

Lane was already at the door when he turned back to give one last instruction, "Once Dorothy and I come to an agreement, you're free to leave. Until then, stay put! I don't want to have to take drastic measures."

It was a warning.

"I'll have Kevin follow you."

"Okay." She nodded obediently, then turned around to hug him back, pulling on Everett's shirt to tiptoe and kiss him on the lips. "Everett, I have a feeling... our plan is about to work out."

"It will, and we'll be together."

No matter what it takes.

Dorothy smiled, her acting skills honed to the point where even Everett couldn't detect any deceit.

Meeting Lane was risky, she knew that well.

The man was unpredictable, possibly turning from cordial to threatening in a heartbeat!

But it was time to conclude this saga.

It couldn't drag on forever.

After a bit more sweet talk at the doorway, Dorothy finally stepped out.