The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1348

"You've never really got it, have you?"

Everett's gaze was heavy, his tone flat, "Unless Dorothy herself decides to leave, nobody can take her away."

But if Dorothy really chose to leave on her own, he'd try to persuade her to stay, but he wouldn't force her, wouldn't use any means to make her stay against her will.

Because his love for her was rooted in the hope of her happiness and well-being, not in fulfilling his own desires.

"Everett! Honestly, I really hate this attitude of yours... acting all high and mighty, preaching to others! I love her, I want to be with her... Is that wrong?"

Lane never understood, he had also given a lot for Dorothy! He felt his contributions were less than Everett's, but only because he had less to offer! If he had more, he could do more!

But in the end, he was utterly defeated!

"Ignoring her feelings for your own sake, that's not love."

"Ha! Then what is love? Watching her be with another man? Everett, could you do that?"

"I could."

Lane looked at him, astonished—

"I could let her be free."

Everett had let go before.

Back then, he truly believed Dorothy might never develop feelings for him, thinking she was better off with Kenneth. So, after trying everything to keep her and failing, he chose to step aside.

However, that was also Everett's biggest regret.

Perhaps this concept was too complex for someone like Lane, who would never understand. But indeed, he had been genuinely attracted to Dorothy.

After a long silence, Lane slowly said, "I think... I see where I went wrong."

Everett's lips formed a straight line, he didn't respond but turned to leave.

Suddenly, Lane's voice broke out in a plea, "Everett, let me die, please."

Though no response was given to these words, as Everett left the room, he spoke softly to Kevin.