Karen could see the bitterness tugging at the corners of her cousin's mouth. She knew better than anyone how much he had fallen for Dorothy.
"Hey, you'll find the right one, you're still young," she said, trying to offer some comfort.
Kenneth just shook his head, "There won't be another one. I think I've lost it."
Karen fell silent, not knowing what to say.
"Don't worry about me," Kenneth continued, "You've got your hands full with the wedding prep. It's not a walk in the park, you know. If you need anything, just holler. I might not be a fan of your future hubby, but as long as he treats you right, that's what counts."
Tears suddenly welled up in Karen's eyes.
"I'm sorry. You've been there for me, and I couldn't..."
"Sorry? For what? Maybe I'm just not good enough, huh? Some things aren't meant to be, no matter how hard you wish for them."
Kenneth had run through this scenario in his mind a thousand times, knowing all too well that Dorothy's chances of saying 'yes' were slim to none.
But that's the thing about longing for something so deeply; you can't help but hope against hope that the slightest chance might just land in your lap.
Now, with his dream shattered, he had no choice but to face the music.
...
The next day was a Friday, and Dorothy woke up early. She freshened up and headed to the office outright.
She was the only one in the fourth project team there; the office was quiet as a tomb.
She cherished this tranquility, feeling as if the world was hers alone.
After compiling and printing thirteen sets of documents for the morning meeting, she neatly placed them on her desk. Then she washed a cloth and wiped down the office. The cleaning crew did their job, but with a long weekend ahead, she wanted everything to be extra tidy.
Once everything was in order, Dorothy sat back at her desk and flipped through her phone.
Since the meeting had just ended and the fourth project team members were still around, all eyes were on her.
Dorothy couldn't bring herself to say no.
Thinking it over, she'd be with the fourth project team for another six months, and standing out as a lone wolf didn't seem appealing. So she nodded, "Sure, I can make it. And today, coffee's on me. Let me know what you want in the group chat!"
"Awesome! Thanks, Ms. Sanchez!"
"Thank you, Ms. Sanchez!"
With a smile, Dorothy clicked her heels back to her office and proceeded to order everyone's coffee as requested.
As she was about to pay, she noticed a fleeting notification on her phone - someone had added her.
After completing the payment, she checked again and saw that indeed, there was a new contact request. The verification message read: [Hey, it's Jeffrey. Are you heading to the resort or what?]
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The readers' comments on the novel: The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires
Why didn't Jeffrey call Everett from the office? Lock his door instruct security to not let anyone in and speak to Everett on the phone? Or send him a text giving him a quick summary of what's up and that he's on his way over. That way when he runs into Heather on his way out he informs her Everett already knows....
The children's stories are si boring. This book is like torture. I've put in so much time I have to see this through but it's becoming more difficult....
Finish this already...
Why are you delaying the updates? You wait over a month just to give us 5 chapters?...
Again no updates in weeks, is this where the story ends?...
Can you please just post the whole book this is dragging out and no updates in weeks...
Felicity s hold grow up n relise that craving is playing n finish getting back together correctly with mile n get married and Abigail needs to grow up n stop being shelter by her parent n realize that the other women is lying n getting her to hpget a divorce with Craig, n Craig needs to be to pride to see what's really going on n stop being dumb...
This story is getting boring already. Just wrap it up 🙏...
Can you please convey this to the person who owns this website? Update “find me in your labyrinth” novel please...author is MIA since 12/4......
I don't agree with not letting him in. That just seems cruel and besides wasn't the whole point of getting pregnant again was for him to experience and travel the journey of pregnancy with her?...