The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 201

Kenneth felt a surge of sorrow as his fingers brushed against Dorothy's icy, lifeless skin.

"Are you all alone?"

He wanted to ask where her boyfriend was. He wasn't here with her?

However, Kenneth didn't voice the latter part, but the look on Dorothy's face confirmed his suspicions.

Although he didn't know the details, he was certain he wouldn't abandon her in such a trying time, even if she tried to push him away.

"My mom... She was murdered." Instead of answering Kenneth's question, Dorothy simply muttered, "Someone killed her... I'm sure of it."

"Do you know who it was?" Kenneth quickly asked. "Tell me, and I'll help you find out. If someone really did kill your mother, I won't let them get away with it."

Dorothy slowly lifted her gaze to meet his eyes.

Suddenly, her shoulders dropped.

"What if... it was someone from the Lopez family? Can we even find out?"

She was scared. Scared of what they might discover if they dug too deep. What if it was Everett's parents who orchestrated it all?

Even if they could prove it, would they stand a chance against the mighty Lopez family? Her mother's words echoed in her mind, hitting her with a harsh reality that they were outmatched in every possible way. The Lopez family could crush them like a bug without breaking a sweat. How could she possibly fight back?

Was she relying on Everett?

How naive she had been! It was his parents they were up against, not some random adversaries. And now she was stuck between him and his family.

What about the baby she was carrying?

The weight of it all was too much for her to bear. She felt like her mind was clogged. It was too hard for her to process the enormity of their situation.

"The Lopez family? The Lopez Corporation?" Kenneth's eyes widened in shock. "But you and Everett..."

"They don't approve us."

"I'll go talk to them right now! Don't worry, Dorothy, I've got your back."

Dorothy knew how hard this was going to be.

She was even rational enough to not drag Kenneth into this mess with her.

"How can I leave you alone in the hospital at a time like this?" Kenneth was even more heartbroken to see Dorothy trying to put on a brave face.

He wished that she would let it all out, cry, scream, and even lash out in anger.

Just anything but this painful silence and eerie calmness.

"You don't owe me anything." Dorothy refused his accompany.

"Even as a friend, I can't leave you alone!" Kenneth took a deep breath. "Let me stay with you until you get in touch with Everett, okay?"

Dorothy remained silent.

Kenneth frowned. "Dorothy, I'm begging you! Let me stay with you, okay?"