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.

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

know you've always felt like I don't love Everett enough, that our relationship is imbalanced, but... I've tried my best,

the most love she

moment, unable

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

But.

it tough

painful this decision was

carrying their own burdens,

the car, and Jeffrey suddenly called out to

"Dorothy."

"Yeah?"

best friend. I believe you deserve happiness, to end up with

gave a small

"Thank you."

Dorothy didn't head back inside but stood at

was refreshing, giving her the space to

felt so suffocated

air

what she should