The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 854

Everett's grip was unwavering, a silent sentinel refusing to release her.

At this moment, this man was unable to hide his desperation and pleading despite his best efforts to conceal them.

Everett knew that if a crack appeared in his tightly wound emotions, there would be no way to reel them back in.

He was clinging to the last shred of his dignity. That was until faint laughter from the children's room drifted over...

In an instant, as if his strength had been siphoned away, Everett staggered forward, pulling Dorothy into a fierce embrace.

"What about the kids? We've got kids; can't you think about them?"

Dorothy struggled a few times, aiming to break free from his hold. But he was relentless, crazed almost, pressing her against him to feel the heartbeat in his chest.

"Everett, the kids... I've left them with the Lopez family. I've signed an agreement with your father."

"You're giving up on Abigail and Langston, too?"

"Yes." Dorothy's reply was crisp as if fearing a second's delay would render her unable to speak again.

"Everett, I no longer want anything to do with the Lopez family. Let me go, please."

Everett didn't budge, but he no longer applied force.

With a gentle push, Dorothy easily set herself free. "Everett..."

"Just go." He didn't look up, his body frozen in the previous pose, his voice calm. "Go, leave now."

"Alright." Dorothy didn't say goodbye; she just walked straight out of Bay Residence.

In Everett's eyes, her request upon returning from Eldorria City seemed abrupt, but in truth on the flight back, Dorothy had made up her mind.

Dorothy lowered her gaze and pulled out a lawsuit notification from her bag, placing it in front of the gravestone.

"Mom, the trial has begun. Rest assured, whether I win or lose, I'm prepared for either."

After speaking, she took a deep breath, her eyes reddening, fighting back the tears with several blinks.

"If the court grants me a fair trial and sentences them to the ultimate penalty, I might have to continue defying your teachings. I'll go after Everett because I love him.

If not... then I'll take matters into my own hands. I will make sure they both meet you! It's my duty as your daughter."

So, right now, she couldn't give Everett any answers. Nor could she ask Everett to intervene and demand a death sentence for his mother.

All she could do was push Everett away, let him return to his rightful place, and wait for the outcome.