The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

She replied in such a way that Jeffrey was totally thrown off his game.

"You know about it?"

"Yeah, he told me. Dr. Quincy has been by his side... looking after him. Everett's dad and the Caldwell family go way back, and his mom was quite fond of Quincy too."

It seemed like, maybe Quincy was indeed better suited to be with Everett at this time.

Jeffrey furrowed his brow, driving in silence for a while before he couldn't help but ask again.

"Don't you ever suspect something between Everett and Dr. Quincy...?"

Dorothy shook her head, "No, I don't."

"Why not?"

"Because I know Everett's heart is with me," Dorothy lowered her lashes, her voice soft, "Everett and his mom had their differences, which were profound. I understand why he's hesitant to see me now, at a time when he's lost someone so close."

But it's okay. He'll come to accept his mother's passing, just like I had to.

Once everything settles, Dorothy believed he would still be the Everett who loved her.

"You can understand all that!" Jeffrey was genuinely impressed.

He knew he couldn't.

else can I do?" Dorothy looked up at him,

don't love Everett enough, that our

love she could possibly

a moment, unable

to help Everett move on, to accelerate the end of their relationship so Quincy would quickly see the rift between Dorothy and

But.

it tough

how painful this decision was for

of them, carrying their own burdens, finally arrived at

out of the car, and Jeffrey

"Dorothy."

"Yeah?"

Karen's best friend. I believe you deserve happiness, to end up with the one

gave a

"Thank you."

back inside but stood at the

cool breeze outside was refreshing, giving her the space

felt so

air

what she should