"Can I just ask you one thing? Is that okay?" she asked.
"Go ahead."
Dorothy chuckled, "Would you ever... leave me behind?"
After all, she had nothing to her name, not a single thing that would deem her worthy of Everett.
She had always guarded her heart, prepared for the moment he would leave her for someone of his own social standing. So, even if he were to abandon her, she wouldn't be shocked; she would be just a bit heartbroken.
But now, she had committed herself to him, so her fear was tagging along for the ride.
This fear of loss was new to Dorothy.
Upon hearing her words, Everett's handsome face stiffened, his expression turning grave.
"Dorothy, I won't allow you to harbor such doubts."
"But I need to hear it from you," she insisted, locking her gaze with his deep eyes. "I trust you that you wouldn't lie to me."
Everett put on a serious look, and his voice resonated with conviction, "I would never leave you behind, Dorothy. You are more precious to me than my own life."
Dorothy smiled, leaning in to kiss his cheek. "Don't be mad. I'm not questioning you or distrust you; I just needed to hear you say it!"
Every time he spoke such earnest, heartfelt words, her heart swelled with sweetness, making any future storms seem less frightening.
After all, she had him. Forever and always.
"That means you didn't consult them, did you?"
"Ah! Your understanding is top-notch, my dear wife!"
Karen rolled her eyes at him, "I knew I shouldn't have let you handle this. What if—"
"There are no what-ifs! I promise." Jeffrey grinned, "Trust me, if my parents cared about the surname, they would've mentioned it long before now. They haven't said anything other than coming over to check on the baby since you had her!"
Though Karen wanted to add more, the name was already officially registered, leaving no room for change.
"Pfff! I did kind of hope she'd end up with Langston... He's so much like Everett—he’s handsome, smart, and we know his family well."
Thanks to Jeffrey's meddling, they really did end up like siblings now.
Comments
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?...