The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1061

"But I don't believe you can just let go."

After his mother passed away, he was heartbroken and downcast, wanting to vent the sadness within. Dorothy could understand all that, but she couldn't grasp how Everett could claim he was suddenly over it, ready to let go of their relationship. It just didn't sit right with her.

Over a decade together wasn't something you could just drop like a hot potato.

"I need some space," Everett admitted, knowing full well that simply stating he was over it wouldn't convince Dorothy.

"So, all this time, when you said you needed space, you were actually figuring out how to let go of me, of us?"

Dorothy felt her heart being squeezed at the thought!

She had believed... that Everett was trying to cool off and then return to their family life.

"I won't let you do this! Everett, you've spoiled me so much, who else would ever treat me like you do if you were gone?"

In this world, she was convinced there would never be another who could fill his shoes!

Everett looked at Dorothy, wanting to mention Kenneth, but he stopped himself before the words could escape. He feared Dorothy might do something rash in a moment of desperation...

"Everett, please, give me another chance."

"You've done nothing wrong; you don't need a 'chance' from me."

"But you're leaving!" Dorothy's eyes welled up, though she fought back the tears, "You want to let go of our relationship, and it terrifies me."

She was willing to admit to anything, apologize for anything, whatever it took!

Everett clenched his fists, holding back the urge to embrace her. He had to act fast, to ensure Dorothy's safety above all else.

"Sit."

Eleanor nodded and took a seat beside him, "I'm sorry I haven't visited..."

"There's nothing to apologize for. They told me how my mom and sister gave you a hard time in the ER. If anyone should be saying sorry, it's me."

With Kenneth's polite dismissal, Eleanor's heart fluttered with unease.

"I've thought about it, and it's really my fault. We argued, and I just had to storm out, leading to... your condition."

"Who could've seen it coming? You couldn't have known."

"Kenneth." Eleanor spoke softly, "No matter what happens, I'll take care of you for the rest of my life."