The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

When Everett heard what was said, he visibly paused, a moment of silence hanging between them. Dorothy was about to speak when he cut her off.

"Dorothy."

"I'm here."

"Did you have the kid call me?"

Confused by Everett's question, Dorothy started to explain, "It was Abigail who said she-”

"Have you had enough?" Everett interrupted her sharply, "You know my mom just passed, and all I've been doing is either being at the office or the funeral home, and you still have Abigail call me? What are you trying to pull?"

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"Dorothy, can't I even spend time mourning my mother?"

"That's not what I meant!"

"Then what did you mean?"

by his interpretation, but

down. I know you're upset, and I'm not feeling any joy or happiness over this either! You don't want

have

that, Everett

for a long moment before bursting into tears. "Mommy! Did daddy get mad? Did Abigail do something wrong? Does daddy not

bad mood lately, remember what mommy told you? Now, stop crying and go play

Dorothy held her until the night fell, and Abigail finally calmed down, her sobs subsiding as she

Dorothy felt a heavy weight in her

for a rainstorm, the kind that could wash away her sorrows and

darkness enveloped the room, Dorothy reached for her phone

He answered quickly.

"Ms. Sanchez."

you threaten Everett with something?" Dorothy went straight to the

to mince

are you talking

you were an honorable doctor, a good friend. And now you

pause, Quincy laughed,