The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 161

Jonathan was raising his fists again. He was tempted to give Everett a good beating.

But after seeing the resolve in his son's eyes, he suddenly backed down.

Even if he beat Everett to a pulp today, he wouldn't budge.

"Son, your mom's life is in your hands now."

Everett fell silent. He would rather have his dad hit him and yell at him than hear him begging. He didn't have a clue how to respond.

"When your mom gave birth to you, it was a difficult labor. I still remember her screams in the hospital. It was the first time I heard her cry out like that. She said she had to keep her baby alive." Jonathan stared at him as his eyes grew heavy with emotion. "I know you don't want to give up. I know you love that girl, but she's your mom. She brought you into this world, and she risked her life to have you. Does all that mean less to you than this girl you're in love with?"

"Is there no way to get her to accept Dorothy?" Everett insisted, thinking that his mom just didn't know Dorothy well enough. If she got to know her, she would like her.

Jonathan sighed. "Your mother will only accept Heather as her daughter-in-law."

"Why?"

"Do you remember when your mother was kidnapped? If it weren't for Heather, you would have lost her by now."

Everett was stunned. He had guessed that his mother had other reasons for insisting on Heather, but he hadn't expected it to be related to the kidnapping.

"I don't want to talk about the kidnapping, let alone think about it. The choice is right in front of you. It's up to you to decide. I believe even if I interfere again, you'll still have your own thoughts."

After saying this, Jonathan went to find his wife's doctor, leaving his son standing there motionless for a long time.

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In another room of the hospital.