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?"

but before she could explain,

feeling any joy or happiness over this either! You don't want to see me, and I've kept my distance.

I don't have time for

Everett hung

still for a

remember what mommy told you? Now, stop

fell, and Abigail finally calmed down, her sobs subsiding as she went to

felt a heavy weight in her

the kind that could wash away

the room, Dorothy reached for her phone and dialed

He answered quickly.

"Ms. Sanchez."

threaten Everett with something?" Dorothy went straight

felt no need to

you talking about?

a good friend. And now you want to be the wedge between Everett

brief pause, Quincy laughed,