The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1438

"I will, Dad."

Jonathan cast one more longing glance at his newborn granddaughter, then pulled his gaze away. "Take good care of the kid, will you? I'm off."

As he stepped away, Everett caught up with him. "Dad, did you come all the way here just to see the baby?"

"What else? There's nothing for me to worry about with you two."

Just as Everett was about to reply, Dorothy quietly waved him over, signaling him to come closer.

When he approached, she spoke in a whisper, "Could you... try to convince your father to stay in Eldorria City?"

"..." He was momentarily taken aback. "But you..."

"If I'm the one asking, it means I've already moved past that chapter in my heart! He's getting on in years, living abroad alone can be lonely, even with people around. Let's have him stay, so he can spend more time with his grandchildren."

Seeing the way he looked at the child, Dorothy, ever so tender-hearted, couldn't bear to turn away.

Everett squeezed her hand gently, his voice warm. "Dorothy, I don't want you to feel uncomfortable."

"I'm not! I truly don't feel that way," she smiled. "In fact, I should thank him. If he hadn't brought you into this world, raised you with care, where would I find such a wonderful husband?"

Seeing his hesitation, Dorothy urged, "Go on, before everyone leaves!"

Everett finally took a deep breath and nodded slowly. "Okay."

Once the father and son had left, Karen approached the bedside.

She had kept quiet while others were around, not wanting to put her best friend in a difficult spot.

"Dorothy, why insist on keeping his dad here? Have you forgotten all the wrongs he's done in the past?"

Dorothy smiled. "I haven't forgotten, but we have to move on. Not just for my sake, but for Everett's too."

"What do you suggest I do then? Continue to hold a grudge against Everett?" Dorothy's smile was bitter-sweet. "Karen, I'm different from you. I'm afraid of losing Everett."

Karen was always carefree around Jeffrey, staying or leaving as she pleased.

But Dorothy was different.

Their personalities were fundamentally different!

Having never had much to begin with, Dorothy cherished everything she had all the more.

She feared loss more than she desired possession.

"Alright, Dorothy, I just want you to be happy."

"I know! And I truly am happy."