Although she couldn't quite put her finger on why, the warmth from Everett's palm seemed to infuse her with endless energy, bringing her a sense of peace and comfort.
"She'll be alright."
Dorothy nodded, instinctively leaning closer to him, "Karen is always so upbeat; she's bound to turn things around."
Everett gently stroked her hair, his voice deep with concern, "Did you have to go through something similar?"
Dorothy paused before she could grasp his meaning.
"No, Abigail and Langston were always so considerate, they never put me through any trouble." She said.
"Don't lie to me. Karen already told me about your difficult delivery." Everett could also imagine that she must have endured more pain and hardship than most since she was pregnant with twins.
Dorothy stiffened, her grip on his hand tightening, "There's no need for guilt over the past! Not telling you was my decision, and I'm prepared to face the consequences."
She never held any resentment towards Everett.
He was unaware of her pregnancy, so it was unfair to blame him for any subsequent risks.
"Dorothy, you still don't understand." Everett wasn't sure how to explain. She always had a clear line dividing responsibilities - yours were yours, and mine were mine.
But Everett felt differently. He didn't want their relationship to be so transactional; that wasn't love. He wished to protect Dorothy at all costs.
"Then teach me slowly." She acknowledged her shortcomings, and knew she didn't understand love or what to do once in love. But she was now willing to learn.
For Everett.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires
Sometimes Karen can be such a drama queen and immature....
For some reason I am now feeling suspicious about Kevin's new girlfriend....
I really hope this Perdita person is not a new villain....
I too echoed the sentiments of pppplllleeeaaaassssseeeeee bring this drama to an end. I beg of you!...
Really please finish this book and upload the full story so it can end. It's been drugout for so long!...
The intimate scenes in this story or uncomfortable to read. They either come off as being forced, painful, or simply not enjoyable....
Okay I left a long while ago and came back. Looks like it's been updated but still not done lol. I'll maybe wait 6 months before coming back and it'll probably still be going on. It's like a soap opera instead of a novel...
Kenneth is confirming something I've been thinking about him for several hundred chapters ago and that is he is a future murder suicide perpetrator. And after reading chapter 1275 yeah it's just brought the thought back....
How could Jeffrey throw the knife down at the scene of the crime with both their fingerprints on there?...
Again no update, so is this where it ends? Or post the whole book. Your dragging this out...