The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 8

Finally, the matter was swept under the carpet, and Dorothy went back to her room to pack her bags.

Thankfully, this business trip was more bark than bite, and she wasn’t just referring to Mr. Percy’s tantrum.

Dorothy tried hard to put Everett’s face out of her mind, but her brain had a mind of its own. Suddenly, her phone on the table started ringing off the hook.

She quickly walked over, and the moment she saw the number from the hospital, her heart sank.

Even her hand pressing the answer button was shaking involuntarily.

“Is this Ms. Sanchez? Your mother just had a heart attack. It’s critical. She’s been rushed to the emergency room. You need to get here

ASAP!”

Dorothy fell silent.

Her vision blurred, and she could hardly stand.

seconds, she immediately changed her flight. It wasn’t until she was on the

in Eldorria City, it was almost

hailed a taxi to

had just been transferred from the ER to the

mother’s pale face on the bed, Dorothy struggled to hold back her tears, but they slipped down her cheek, landing on the white

wipe her daughter’s tears, but

got something in my eye.

her primary doctor came over and called

have a heart attack? Didn’t you say she

Her disease has always been dragging on.” Dr. Oliver sighed. “What are you planning to

“How

get the surgery done, subsequent treatment is not so urgent.”

the doctor to say, but for Dorothy, it would take years to eam. By then, it would be too late.

think about it.”

the doctor

the empty corridor, filled with the smell of disinfectant. She stood there for a long time.

she was still