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.

I do?" Dorothy looked up at him, "Cause a scene

like I don't love Everett enough, that our relationship is imbalanced, but... I've tried

most love she

a moment, unable to

accelerate the end of their relationship so Quincy would quickly see the rift between

But.

it tough

painful this decision was

of them, carrying their own

got out of the car, and Jeffrey suddenly called out

"Dorothy."

"Yeah?"

you deserve

gave a

"Thank you."

back inside but stood

outside was refreshing, giving her the space to breathe

felt so suffocated

the fresh air to

what she