The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Karen gave a reluctant nod and found herself suddenly swept off her feet.

Cradled in Jeffrey's arms, listening to the steady beat of his heart, a question bubbled up inside her.

"Jeffrey."

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"What if... it was me who was poisoned, would you—"

"I would!" Jeffrey cut her off before she could finish, giving Karen his answer, "I can't bear the thought of you leaving before me!"

In the past, he never truly pondered the significance of life.

He simply believed that life and death were predestined, so why worry about it?

But since going through so much, having someone he wanted to protect and love for a lifetime by his side, Jeffrey truly feared the concept of "death"!

The idea of being worlds apart was something he absolutely could not accept.

If Karen were to leave first, he was certain he'd follow her immediately!

"Don't... I don't want you to die..." Karen clung to his neck tightly, her tears falling once more.

The loss of Kenneth was something she found incredibly hard to accept.

Jeffrey quickly wrapped his arms around her, "I won't die! I'll never die; I'll always be by your side!"

After Dorothy was treated with the antidote, her vital signs began to improve.

However, her mood...

From morning to night, she hardly ate or drank, just staring at the ceiling.

The rare times she shed a tear were the only changes in her expression.

Karen visited several times, trying to console her, but it was as if she couldn't hear.

Outside, night fell once again.

Everett walked slowly into the room, cautiously approaching her.

"Dorothy, please eat something. You can't live on IV fluids forever." He reached out, grasping her cold hand in his palm.

But no matter how much he rubbed or warmed it, as soon as he let go, it quickly became cold again.

Dorothy slightly turned her head, her eyes meeting Everett's, her voice hoarse.

"Kenneth's... funeral..."

"It's tomorrow. Do you want to go?" Everett hadn't dared to bring up this subject with Dorothy.

Given her current condition, he feared she might faint from crying again!

At Karen's end, Jeffrey had already tried several times to persuade her not to go.

"I want to go." Dorothy's voice was still raspy, but her tone was determined, "Let me go."

Everett, heartbroken, held her in his embrace, repeatedly stroking her hair.

"Alright, I won't stop you! You... you should say goodbye."

He knew if he forcibly prevented her, Dorothy would regret it for a lifetime!

Dorothy felt her eyes dry, perhaps from crying too much lately. At this moment, she felt a suffocatinge discomfort but couldn't cry anymore!

"Everett... it's my fault..."

"No! Kenneth died for me." Everett's brow furrowed, his handsome face somber, "His family is well taken care of, and I'll look after their needs from now on."

At least, he wouldn't let Kenneth's parents worry about their old age after his passing.

"He died getting the antidote for me!"

"But Lane was always after me, not Kenneth."

Dorothy leaned against Everett's shoulder, inhaling his unique scent. "Everett... I don't want you to die either..."

Silence fell between them for a long moment before Everett spoke softly, "Abigailand Langston are waiting for you to come home. You need to get better, if not for yourself, then for the kids, for me."