Midnight Bride The CEO’s Temptation

At this point, Joanne stopped herself, covered her mouth, and started to sob.

She couldn't bring herself to say the rest.

Ethan was at death's door.

Although Joanne rated Granny Rowe for killing her beloved ex-husband, she also had feelings for Ethan, who had taken care of her for so many years. Now Ethan was at the point of death, how could she not be sad?

Savannah understood why the man looked so ill in such a short time, unable to speak.

That old woman killed her father, and now her son, Ethan, was ready to die somewhat because of her.

Was that a life for a life? She had always felt that her revenge was not enough, but now... that was enough, right?

But she wasn't happy at all.

Finally, she looked at Ethan and said quietly, "I will never forgive your mother. You may think I'm evil, but even now, I still sincerely hope she can go to hell. But you...I thank you for taking care of my mother for all these years."

"I'm sorry... I'm really sorry..."Ethan mumbled with red-rimmed eyes.

Savannah gave Ethan a pitying look and turned to leave.

Joanne asked the maid to take care of Ethan and caught up with her daughter.

They stopped at the door.

"Savannah, I'm afraid Ethan just has a month or two left..."Joanne took a glance into the villa and choked up again.

Savannah patted Joanne on the back, offering silent comfort.

"Though I've divorced him, I want to take care of him for the rest of his life. After all, the Rowe family is almost empty now... I can't see him being alone in the last part of the journey of his life." Joanne tried to calm down.

"Yes, of course," Savannah wasn't surprised by her decision. "Mom, come to Green Bay for me if you need any help. You're not alone."

Joanne nodded with a red nose.

After talking with Savannah for a while, Joanne asked the driver to drive over and saw her daughter off.

Savannah, with mixed feelings, watched her mother standing in front of the door waving her good-bye.

Ethan's love for her mother was undoubtedly true and deep.

He had waited patiently for Joanne's love and taken good care of her over the years.

When Joanne learned the truth about her ex-husband's car accident, she suffered a lot. She did not want to live in the Rowe family anymore and wanted to get a divorce. So, he said yes immediately, not only because he used to pamper her, but also because he knew he was not long for this world.

Today, he apologized to her also for the sake of her mother.

After all, he didn't have to bother apologizing to her when he was so sick and dying.

This apology was not so much for her as for her mother.

He wanted to have Joanne's forgiveness before he died.

Though Joanne was unfortunate to lose her ex-husband, she was lucky to meet another man who loved her so much.

* * *

In the dream, there was thick mist everywhere.

Padgett stood in front, smiling at Savannah.

For some reason, Savannah felt that her father came to say good-bye to her.

"Dad..." Her nose suddenly twisted, and she began to weep.

"My little princess," came Padgett's loving, soft voice. "Take care of yourself and your mother. Don't cry."

"Dad, don't go!" Savannah tried to hug him, but somehow, there was always a layer of fog between her and her father that she couldn't touch him.

"Savannah, my love, if dad continues to be around you, you will never grow up and never put the hatred down. You have found your happiness, haven't you? A man who loves you more than dad does is around you to protect you, and I'm relieved."

"Dad, do you still hate the Rowes? Hate mom for living with those who killed you?" Savannah choked out through tears.

Padgett's ever young, handsome face broke into a meek smile, and he shook his head.

"No. I'm grateful that you and your mother had appeared in my life, even only for a short period of time. My short life is worthwhile. Nobody else matters. And I'll never hate your mother. I love her. Savannah, remember, don't let yourself live in the hatred. A person trapped in hatred will never be happy, even if the revenge is successful. Love is always a hundred times better than hate."

"I see, dad." Savannah nodded tearfully.

Padgett smiled with relief, and his figure glistened faintly in the mist and then faded away.

"Dad—"

Savannah let out a cry, and her tears ran out of her eyes.

At the same time, she was clasped in a man's hot arms.

"All right, it's just a nightmare. It's okay, don't cry..." A low, soothing voice floated into her ears.

The warmth of his arms and gentle voice made her stop crying, and she opened her eyes.

She didn't know when Dylan came to Green Bay. Now he was sitting on the edge of her bed, holding her in his arms.

The white moonlight shone through the window on his shoulders.

She stared at him, blankly. Suddenly her bewilderment suspended as if she had found the warmest harbor for her restless heart. She threw herself into his arms, closing her eyes.

She went to bed early after returning from Royal Villa today but didn't expect to dream about dad. Maybe it was because Ethan apologized to her, and she felt a little uncomfortable knowing his illness.

"A bad dream? What happened today?"Dylan asked in a low voice, patting her on the back.

Thinking of her father in her dream, Savannah felt sad again.

"I dreamed about dad. He said he was leaving and would not appear before me again..." Her eyes turned red.

"That means he's over it. He went to heaven. You should be happy for your father. Maybe he thought leaving you would help you grow up and let go of your obsession." He caressed her hair.

Yes, that was what dad said in her dream.

She winked back her tears and let out a breath as if a heavy stone had been lifted from her heart.

"Didn't your father tell you before he left that someone would take care of you in place of him?" He asked in a low voice as he twirled a strand of her silky hair around his finger.

Suddenly he slipped down, and the next moment a shining diamond ring appeared in his right hand like magic.

Savannah was shocked to see that he slowly put the ring on her ring finger.